Delta DL978 Flight Status Today

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 21:45 20 March 2026 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Buffalo Niagara International Airport at 22:55 20 March 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 1 hours 10 minutes.

Current status of DL978 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 3 hours, 10 minutes

DL978 - DAL978 Delta Airlines (DL)
DTW Detroit United States
Flight DTW to BUF
BUF Buffalo United States
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 3 hours, 10 minutes
Departure Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA: DTWICAO: KDTW
Scheduled 21:45 20 March 2026
Estimated 21:45 20 March 2026
M A61
Arrival Buffalo Niagara International Airport
IATA: BUFICAO: KBUF
Scheduled 22:55 20 March 2026
Estimated 22:49 20 March 2026
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DL978 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: AM 3752, KL 7313, VS 1609
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 10 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: Friday 2026-03-20 18:35 PM
  • Current Time in Buffalo: Friday 2026-03-20 18:35 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
Fri 13 Mar
Arrived Delayed by 1h 57m
Detroit (DTW) 2026-03-13T21:45
Buffalo (BUF) 2026-03-13T22:55
2026-03-13T23:42
2026-03-14T00:52
Fri 06 Mar
Scheduled On time
Detroit (DTW) 2026-03-06T12:20
Buffalo (BUF) 2026-03-06T20:29
Thu 05 Mar
Departed On time
Detroit (DTW) 2026-03-05T12:20
Buffalo (BUF) 2026-03-05T20:29
2026-03-05T12:23
Fri 27 Feb
Scheduled On time
Detroit (DTW) 2026-02-27T12:20
Buffalo (BUF) 2026-02-27T20:29
Tue 24 Feb
Scheduled On time
Detroit (DTW) 2026-02-24T13:05
Buffalo (BUF) 2026-02-24T21:13
Thu 12 Feb
Arrived On time
Detroit (DTW) 2026-02-12T12:20
Buffalo (BUF) 2026-02-12T20:29
2026-02-12T12:55
2026-02-12T20:40
Sat 07 Feb
Scheduled On time
Detroit (DTW) 2026-02-07T11:56
Buffalo (BUF) 2026-02-07T20:10
Thu 05 Feb
Scheduled On time
Detroit (DTW) 2026-02-05T11:56
Buffalo (BUF) 2026-02-05T20:10
Wed 04 Feb
Arrived On time
Detroit (DTW) 2026-02-04T11:56
Buffalo (BUF) 2026-02-04T20:10
2026-02-04T11:53
2026-02-04T20:05
Tue 27 Jan
Departed On time
Detroit (DTW) 2026-01-27T12:48
Buffalo (BUF) 2026-01-27T21:00
2026-01-27T13:07

Flight routes similar to Delta DL978

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Korean Air KE3387
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16:00 		1 hours 9 minutes
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16:00 		1 hours 9 minutes
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Delta DL3982
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16:00 		1 hours 9 minutes
17:09
Air France AF5949
Air France 		20/03/2026
16:00 		1 hours 9 minutes
17:09
KLM KL7313
KLM 		20/03/2026
21:45 		1 hours 10 minutes
22:55
KLM KL5549
KLM 		20/03/2026
16:00 		1 hours 9 minutes
17:09
Virgin Atlantic VS1609
Virgin Atlantic 		20/03/2026
21:45 		1 hours 12 minutes
22:57
KLM KL5932
KLM 		20/03/2026
21:45 		1 hours 12 minutes
22:57

Delta Flight DL978 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Delta DL978 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 10 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 .