Detroit (DTW) to Traverse City (TVC) flights
SkyWest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Endeavor Air fly nonstop from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cherry Capital Airport, with about 28 flights a week in July 2026. The 207-mile flight takes about 1h 8m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 207 mi · 333 km
- Flight time
- 1h 8m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 79%
Airlines flying DTW to TVC
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 15 | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ550 | 41,287 | 1h 11m |
| Delta Air Lines | 7 | Airbus A319, Airbus A320-100/200 | 35,286 | 1h 3m |
| Endeavor Air | 6 | Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ900 | 7,897 | 1h 10m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DTW to TVC flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:40am and the last at 10:50pm. 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 3917Delta Air Lines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 8:40am | 9:55am | 29 | 72% |
| DL 3976Delta Air Lines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 12:15pm | 1:27pm | 31 | 69% |
| DL 3965Delta Air Lines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 4:00pm | 5:13pm | 27 | 65% |
| DL 3921Delta Air Lines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 4:02pm | 5:15pm | 4 | n/a |
| DL 2424Delta Air Lines | 10:50pm | 11:59pm | 31 | 77% |
Is DTW to TVC on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 74% of 1,184 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (85%), those around 3pm the least (63%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (64%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 1,184 | 74% | 20 min | 2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am to 9am | 121 | 85% | |
| 10am to 11am | 244 | 76% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 93 | 69% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 139 | 63% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 223 | 73% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 184 | 80% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 174 | 73% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 124 | 8,686 | |
| September 2025 | 97 | 6,982 | |
| October 2025 | 92 | 6,993 | |
| November 2025 | 82 | 6,060 | |
| December 2025 | 92 | 6,799 | |
| January 2026 | 91 | 6,123 | |
| February 2026 | 85 | 6,132 | |
| March 2026 | 82 | 5,467 | |
| April 2026 | 90 | 7,183 | |
| May 2026 | 94 | 6,878 | |
| June 2026 | 111 | 8,267 | |
| July 2026 | 123 | 8,900 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.