Which airline is most reliable for HSV (Huntsville) to DTW (Detroit)?

The most reliable airline on the HSV to DTW route is SkyWest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 78%.

How often are flights delayed from HSV to DTW?

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

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

When flights from HSV to DTW are delayed, the average delay is approximately 108 minutes.

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

With 80% of HSV to DTW flights arriving on time and an average delay of 108 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at DTW is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

HSV → DTW

HSV (Huntsville) to DTW (Detroit)

HSV (Huntsville) to DTW (Detroit) flights arrive on time 80% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 78%. The average delay is 108 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 80% 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 — SkyWest Airlines leads slightly at 78% vs Endeavor Air at 76%.

Airline Comparison

SkyWest Airlines leads at 78% on time; Endeavor Air trails at 76%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from HSV

78% on time

Expect ~19 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. HSV has long runway queues.

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

HSV cancels 2.4% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.

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Arriving at DTW

80% on time

When flights into DTW are late, the average delay is 78 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at DTW: 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.