Which airline is most reliable for PVD (Providence) to DTW (Detroit)?

The most reliable airline on the PVD to DTW route is Delta Air Lines, with an on-time arrival rate of 89%.

How often are flights delayed from PVD to DTW?

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

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

When flights from PVD to DTW are delayed, the average delay is approximately 115 minutes.

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

With 83% of PVD to DTW flights arriving on time and an average delay of 115 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.

Is PVD (Providence) to DTW (Detroit) usually delayed?

No, PVD to DTW flights are generally reliable. 83% arrive on time, which is above average. When delays do occur, they average 115 minutes.

What airline is most reliable on PVD (Providence) to DTW (Detroit)?

Delta Air Lines is the most reliable airline flying PVD to DTW, with 89% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is SkyWest Airlines at 78%.

What's the best month to fly PVD (Providence) to DTW (Detroit)?

The best month to fly PVD to DTW is May, when 93% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is January at 72% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in May gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

PVD → DTW

PVD (Providence) to DTW (Detroit)

PVD (Providence) to DTW (Detroit) flights arrive on time 83% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 89%. The average delay is 115 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by airline operations (crew, maintenance, boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

PVD → DTW on-time performance by month

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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 airline operations (crew, maintenance, boarding).

Accurate?

Delta Air Lines edges out SkyWest Airlines on this route — 89% vs 78% on time.

Airline Comparison

Delta Air Lines leads at 89% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 78%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly PVD → DTW

Best month

May

93% on time

Worst month

January

72% on time

May

93%

Oct

91%

Sep

88%

Apr

88%

Mar

84%

Nov

84%

Aug

82%

Dec

82%

Feb

81%

Jun

81%

Jul

74%

Jan

72%

Good to know

Departing from PVD

79% on time

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

TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (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 ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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