Which airline is most reliable for MKE (Milwaukee) to DTW (Detroit)?

The most reliable airline on the MKE to DTW route is Endeavor Air, with an on-time arrival rate of 94%.

How often are flights delayed from MKE to DTW?

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

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

When flights from MKE to DTW are delayed, the average delay is approximately 93 minutes.

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

With 83% of MKE to DTW flights arriving on time and an average delay of 93 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.

MKE → DTW

MKE (Milwaukee) to DTW (Detroit)

MKE (Milwaukee) to DTW (Detroit) flights arrive on time 83% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Endeavor Air at 94%. The average delay is 93 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?

Endeavor Air is significantly more reliable on this route at 94% on time vs SkyWest Airlines at 79%.

Airline Comparison

Endeavor Air leads at 94% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 79%.

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Good to know

Departing from MKE

79% on time

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

TSA is currently ~21 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 ~8 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.