Albany (ALB) to Detroit (DTW) flights
SkyWest Airlines, Endeavor Air, Delta Air Lines fly nonstop from Albany International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with about 27 flights a week in July 2026. The 489-mile flight takes about 1h 44m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 489 mi · 787 km
- Flight time
- 1h 44m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 83%
Airlines flying ALB to DTW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 12 | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ550 | 48,045 | 1h 46m |
| Endeavor Air | 8 | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 12,585 | 1h 42m |
| Delta Air Lines | 7 | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A319, Airbus A321 | 34,988 | 1h 41m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ALB to DTW flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:00am and the last at 5:06pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 2996Delta Air Lines | 6:00am | 7:41am | 31 | 95% |
| DL 3697Delta Air Lines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 9:45am | 11:33am | 25 | 94% |
| DL 5521Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 1:27pm | 3:18pm | 31 | 85% |
| DL 3785Delta Air Lines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:06pm | 6:59pm | 31 | 67% |
Is ALB to DTW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 83% of 1,286 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (93%), those around 12pm the least (73%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (70%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 1,286 | 83% | 20 min | 1.4% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 96 | 80% | |
| 6am to 7am | 269 | 93% | |
| 9am to 10am | 193 | 91% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 181 | 73% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 184 | 84% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 87 | 73% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 252 | 76% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 115 | 10,124 | |
| September 2025 | 107 | 8,383 | |
| October 2025 | 116 | 9,113 | |
| November 2025 | 102 | 7,383 | |
| December 2025 | 107 | 7,540 | |
| January 2026 | 89 | 5,325 | |
| February 2026 | 84 | 4,984 | |
| March 2026 | 92 | 6,270 | |
| April 2026 | 106 | 7,820 | |
| May 2026 | 117 | 8,933 | |
| June 2026 | 114 | 9,331 | |
| July 2026 | 120 | 10,412 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.