Delta DL978 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

Domestic flight Delta DL978 takes off from Detroit (DTW) United States to Buffalo (BUF) United States. It's operated by Delta Airlines. The plane leaves Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 21:30 05 May 2026 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Buffalo Niagara International Airport at 22:39 05 May 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 1 hours 9 minutes.

Current status of DL978 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 1 hour, 12 minutes

DL978 - DAL978 Delta Airlines (DL)
DTW Detroit United States
Flight DTW to BUF
BUF Buffalo United States
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 1 hour, 12 minutes
Departure Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA: DTWICAO: KDTW
Scheduled 21:30 05 May 2026
Estimated 21:30 05 May 2026
M A9
Arrival Buffalo Niagara International Airport
IATA: BUFICAO: KBUF
Scheduled 22:39 05 May 2026
Estimated 22:31 05 May 2026
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DL978 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: AF 5717, AM 3752, KL 7570, VS 1609
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 9 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 388 kms / 241 miles
Airline
  • Delta Airlines
  • IATA: DL
  • ICAO: DAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 110
  • Freight capacity: 1 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A319
  • Callsign: F-PAFA2
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in Detroit: Tuesday 2026-05-05 20:18 PM
  • Current Time in Buffalo: Tuesday 2026-05-05 20:18 PM

Delta DL978 Flight Statistics

Delta
Delta
FLIGHT NO DL978
AIRPLANE Airbus A319
ON TIME 14
DELAYED 0
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 18
DELAYED 12
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 40
DELAYED 20
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 60
DELAYED 24
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Delta DL978 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Sun 03 May
Arrived On time
Detroit (DTW) 2026-05-03T21:30
Buffalo (BUF) 2026-05-03T22:39
2026-05-03T21:22
2026-05-03T22:21
Sat 02 May
Departed On time
Detroit (DTW) 2026-05-02T21:30
Buffalo (BUF) 2026-05-02T22:39
2026-05-02T21:19
Thu 30 Apr
Departed On time
Detroit (DTW) 2026-04-30T21:30
Buffalo (BUF) 2026-04-30T22:39
2026-04-30T21:30
Mon 27 Apr
Scheduled On time
Detroit (DTW) 2026-04-27T21:30
Buffalo (BUF) 2026-04-27T22:39
Sat 25 Apr
Scheduled On time
Detroit (DTW) 2026-04-25T21:30
Buffalo (BUF) 2026-04-25T22:39
Thu 23 Apr
Scheduled On time
Detroit (DTW) 2026-04-23T21:30
Buffalo (BUF) 2026-04-23T22:39
Wed 22 Apr
Scheduled On time
Detroit (DTW) 2026-04-22T21:30
Buffalo (BUF) 2026-04-22T22:39
Sun 19 Apr
Scheduled On time
Detroit (DTW) 2026-04-19T21:30
Buffalo (BUF) 2026-04-19T22:39
Thu 16 Apr
Arrived On time
Detroit (DTW) 2026-04-16T21:30
Buffalo (BUF) 2026-04-16T22:39
2026-04-16T21:23
2026-04-16T22:23
Sun 12 Apr
Scheduled On time
Detroit (DTW) 2026-04-12T21:45
Buffalo (BUF) 2026-04-12T22:55

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Delta Flight DL978 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Delta DL978 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 9 minutes, with the flight distance of 388 km (241 miles).

What is the current status of Delta DL978 flight?

The current status of flight Delta DL978 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Delta DL978 flight?

All Delta DL978 flights are operated using Airbus A319 aircraft.

How many Delta DL978 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Delta DL978 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .