Which airline is most reliable for MSP (Minneapolis) to DTW (Detroit)?

The most reliable airline on the MSP to DTW route is Delta Air Lines, with an on-time arrival rate of 84%.

How often are flights delayed from MSP to DTW?

About 16% of flights from MSP to DTW experience delays. 84% arrive on time.

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

When flights from MSP to DTW are delayed, the average delay is approximately 66 minutes.

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

With 84% of MSP to DTW flights arriving on time and an average delay of 66 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.

MSP → DTW

MSP (Minneapolis) to DTW (Detroit)

MSP (Minneapolis) to DTW (Detroit) flights arrive on time 84% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 84%. The average delay is 66 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated July 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 84% 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 — Delta Air Lines leads slightly at 84% vs Spirit Airlines at 83%.

Airline Comparison

Delta Air Lines leads at 84% on time; Spirit Airlines trails at 83%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from MSP

81% on time

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

TSA is currently ~16 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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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 ~17 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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