Which airline is most reliable for DTW (Detroit) to JFK (New York)?

The most reliable airline on the DTW to JFK route is Republic Airways, with an on-time arrival rate of 90%.

How often are flights delayed from DTW to JFK?

About 21% of flights from DTW to JFK experience delays. 79% arrive on time.

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

When flights from DTW to JFK are delayed, the average delay is approximately 83 minutes.

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

With 79% of DTW to JFK flights arriving on time and an average delay of 83 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at JFK is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

DTW → JFK

DTW (Detroit) to JFK (New York)

DTW (Detroit) to JFK (New York) flights arrive on time 79% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Republic Airways at 90%. The average delay is 83 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 79% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Republic Airways is significantly more reliable on this route at 90% on time vs Delta Air Lines at 74%.

Airline Comparison

Republic Airways leads at 90% on time; Delta Air Lines trails at 74%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from DTW

81% on time

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

TSA is currently ~12 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at JFK

78% on time

When flights into JFK are late, the average delay is 79 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at JFK: TSA is ~35 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

JFK has a 2.4% cancellation rate — keep the airline app handy for rebooking.

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