Which airline is most reliable for DTW (Detroit) to PVD (Providence)?

The most reliable airline on the DTW to PVD route is Endeavor Air, with an on-time arrival rate of 90%.

How often are flights delayed from DTW to PVD?

About 20% of flights from DTW to PVD experience delays. 80% arrive on time.

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

When flights from DTW to PVD are delayed, the average delay is approximately 84 minutes.

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

With 80% of DTW to PVD flights arriving on time and an average delay of 84 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at PVD is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

Is DTW (Detroit) to PVD (Providence) usually delayed?

No, DTW to PVD flights are generally reliable. 80% arrive on time, which is above average. When delays do occur, they average 84 minutes.

What airline is most reliable on DTW (Detroit) to PVD (Providence)?

Endeavor Air is the most reliable airline flying DTW to PVD, with 90% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is SkyWest Airlines at 75%.

What's the best month to fly DTW (Detroit) to PVD (Providence)?

The best month to fly DTW to PVD is October, when 91% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is January at 68% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in October gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

DTW → PVD

DTW (Detroit) to PVD (Providence)

DTW (Detroit) to PVD (Providence) flights arrive on time 80% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Endeavor Air at 90%. The average delay is 84 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by airline operations (crew, maintenance, boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

DTW → PVD on-time performance by month

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This route is on time most of the time. About 80% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Endeavor Air is significantly more reliable on this route at 90% on time vs SkyWest Airlines at 75%.

Airline Comparison

Endeavor Air leads at 90% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 75%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly DTW → PVD

Best month

October

91% on time

Worst month

January

68% on time

Oct

91%

May

89%

Apr

86%

Sep

84%

Nov

82%

Mar

79%

Feb

79%

Aug

79%

Jun

76%

Dec

76%

Jul

70%

Jan

68%

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

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Arriving at PVD

79% on time

When flights into PVD are late, the average delay is 72 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at PVD: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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