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

The most reliable airline on the DTW to MEM route is Republic Airways, with an on-time arrival rate of 91%.

How often are flights delayed from DTW to MEM?

About 18% of flights from DTW to MEM experience delays. 82% 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 69 minutes.

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

With 82% of DTW to MEM flights arriving on time and an average delay of 69 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 82% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Republic Airways at 91%. The average delay is 69 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 82% 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 91% on time vs SkyWest Airlines at 76%.

Airline Comparison

Republic Airways leads at 91% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 76%.

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 ~8 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 ~17 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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