FLL (Fort Lauderdale) to DTW (Detroit) flights arrive on time 80% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Spirit Airlines at 80%. The average delay is 72 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated April 2026.FLL → DTW
FLL (Fort Lauderdale) to DTW (Detroit)
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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 the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Spirit Airlines leads slightly at 80% vs Delta Air Lines at 80%.
Airline Comparison
Spirit Airlines leads at 80% on time; Delta Air Lines trails at 80%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from FLL
75% on timeExpect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. FLL has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~9 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at DTW
84% on timeWhen flights into DTW are late, the average delay is 75 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at DTW: TSA is ~17 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated April 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.