Which airline is most reliable for DTW (Detroit) to PHX (Phoenix)?

The most reliable airline on the DTW to PHX route is American Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 82%.

How often are flights delayed from DTW to PHX?

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

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

When flights from DTW to PHX are delayed, the average delay is approximately 81 minutes.

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

With 79% of DTW to PHX flights arriving on time and an average delay of 81 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at PHX is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

DTW → PHX

DTW (Detroit) to PHX (Phoenix)

DTW (Detroit) to PHX (Phoenix) flights arrive on time 79% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is American Airlines at 82%. The average delay is 81 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?

Airlines are roughly equal on this route — American Airlines leads slightly at 82% vs Frontier Airlines at 78%.

Airline Comparison

American Airlines leads at 82% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 78%.

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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 PHX

81% on time

When flights into PHX are late, the average delay is 69 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at PHX: TSA is ~11 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.