Which airline is most reliable for DTW (Detroit) to JAX (Jacksonville)?

The most reliable airline on the DTW to JAX route is Delta Air Lines, with an on-time arrival rate of 83%.

How often are flights delayed from DTW to JAX?

About 17% of flights from DTW to JAX experience delays. 83% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on DTW to JAX flights?

When flights from DTW to JAX are delayed, the average delay is approximately 55 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a DTW to JAX flight?

With 83% of DTW to JAX flights arriving on time and an average delay of 55 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at JAX is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

DTW → JAX

DTW (Detroit) to JAX (Jacksonville)

DTW (Detroit) to JAX (Jacksonville) flights arrive on time 83% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 83%. The average delay is 55 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 83% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

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Departing from DTW

80% on time

Expect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. DTW has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~23 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at JAX

79% on time

When flights into JAX are late, the average delay is 74 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at JAX: TSA is ~16 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated August 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.