72% of flights from Detroit to White Plains arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The 10 a.m. departures ran on time 75% of the time; the 2 p.m. ones 70%. 14% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for DTW → HPN: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 49% of the time. About 1 in 9 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 36 three hours or more; 2.3% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early72%
- 15–30 min late7.8%
- 30–60 min late5.8%
- 1–2 hours late6.1%
- 2–3 hours late1.9%
- 3+ hours late2.8%
- Diverted1.0%
- Cancelled2.3%
Share of all 689 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 689 | 72% | 2.3% | −8 min | 10.7% | +83 min | Endeavor Air 95%, SkyWest 5% |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at DTW). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
Last flight of the day
On DTW → HPN, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 1.5% of the time, against 3.0% for its earlier flights, so here the last flight is actually the safer one. It arrived 3+ hours late 3.0% of the time (earlier flights: 2.4%). It matters more than the numbers suggest. Miss an earlier flight and there's another one that evening; miss the last one and you're usually waiting until morning.
| Airline | Last departure | Last: cancelled | Last: 3h+ late | Earlier: cancelled | Next morning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 2:01 p.m. | 1.5% | 3.0% | 3.0% | first flight 10:10 a.m. |
Last flight = the airline's last scheduled departure on this route that day, on days it flies the route at least twice; past 12 months. Times are typical scheduled times over the latest three months.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: October (86%). Worst: January (62%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 106 | 65% | 5.7% |
| Tuesday | 98 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 96 | — | — |
| Thursday | 101 | 81% | 0.0% |
| Friday | 104 | 63% | 1.9% |
| Saturday | 81 | — | — |
| Sunday | 103 | 71% | 3.9% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: airline 9 · air traffic/airport 5 · weather 2
Month by month
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Detroit or White Plains. DTW → JFK has been 3 points more reliable.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| DTW → HPN (this route) | 689 | 72% | 2.3% |
| DTW → JFK Detroit Metro to New York JFK | 1,887 | 76% | 4.1% |
| DTW → EWR Detroit Metro to Newark | 3,700 | 73% | 5.5% |
| DTW → LGA Detroit Metro to LaGuardia | 3,866 | 70% | 5.4% |
Questions
How often are flights from DTW to HPN on time?
72% of 689 scheduled flights from Detroit, MI to White Plains, NY arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 2.3% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly DTW to HPN?
Flights scheduled to leave at 10 a.m. were the most reliable (75% on time). The 2 p.m. departures were the least (70%).
What month has the most delays from DTW to HPN?
January (62% on time). The best month is October (86%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from DTW to HPN more likely to be cancelled?
No, the opposite. Each airline's last DTW–HPN flight of the day was cancelled 1.5% of the time over the past year, against 3.0% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- HPN → DTW (return)
- Detroit Metro (DTW) delays by hour
- Flights into Westchester (HPN)
- Delta Air Lines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.