Which airline is most reliable for LAS (Las Vegas) to DTW (Detroit)?

The most reliable airline on the LAS to DTW route is Delta Air Lines, with an on-time arrival rate of 86%.

How often are flights delayed from LAS to DTW?

About 17% of flights from LAS to DTW experience delays. 83% arrive on time.

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

When flights from LAS to DTW are delayed, the average delay is approximately 70 minutes.

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

With 83% of LAS to DTW flights arriving on time and an average delay of 70 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.

LAS → DTW

LAS (Las Vegas) to DTW (Detroit)

LAS (Las Vegas) to DTW (Detroit) flights arrive on time 83% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 86%. The average delay is 70 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 83% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Delta Air Lines is significantly more reliable on this route at 86% on time vs Frontier Airlines at 70%.

Airline Comparison

Delta Air Lines leads at 86% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 70%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from LAS

78% on time

Expect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. LAS has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~25 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at DTW

81% on time

When flights into DTW are late, the average delay is 77 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at DTW: TSA is ~18 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.