Which airline is most reliable for DTW (Detroit) to MEM (Memphis)?

The most reliable airline on the DTW to MEM route is Endeavor Air, with an on-time arrival rate of 93%.

How often are flights delayed from DTW to MEM?

About 19% of flights from DTW to MEM experience delays. 81% arrive on time.

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

When flights from DTW to MEM are delayed, the average delay is approximately 71 minutes.

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

With 81% of DTW to MEM flights arriving on time and an average delay of 71 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at MEM is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

DTW → MEM

DTW (Detroit) to MEM (Memphis)

DTW (Detroit) to MEM (Memphis) flights arrive on time 81% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Endeavor Air at 93%. The average delay is 71 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 81% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Endeavor Air is significantly more reliable on this route at 93% on time vs SkyWest Airlines at 76%.

Airline Comparison

Endeavor Air leads at 93% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 76%.

Accurate?

Good to know

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 ~11 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at MEM

79% on time

When flights into MEM are late, the average delay is 73 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at MEM: TSA is ~26 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.