Which airline is most reliable for DTW (Detroit) to MKE (Milwaukee)?

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

How often are flights delayed from DTW to MKE?

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

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

When flights from DTW to MKE are delayed, the average delay is approximately 80 minutes.

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

With 79% of DTW to MKE flights arriving on time and an average delay of 80 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at MKE is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

DTW → MKE

DTW (Detroit) to MKE (Milwaukee)

DTW (Detroit) to MKE (Milwaukee) flights arrive on time 79% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Republic Airways at 90%. The average delay is 80 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 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 SkyWest Airlines at 74%.

Airline Comparison

Republic Airways leads at 90% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 74%.

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

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Arriving at MKE

79% on time

When flights into MKE are late, the average delay is 75 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at MKE: TSA is ~5 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.