Delta Air Lines DL978 Flight Status (Detroit to Buffalo)
According to Trip.com real-time data, the DL978 flight operated by Delta Air Lines on May 9, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo (BUF). The flight is expected to depart at 21:45 and land at 22:30 .
Fri, May 8
Sat, May 9
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 17m late
1h 7m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
A76
Arrival Gate
23
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 9m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
A76
Arrival Gate
23
Baggage
--
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DL978 Aircraft Details and Cabin Information - Detroit to Buffalo on Delta Air Lines
According to Trip.com real-time data, the DL978 flight flying from Detroit to Buffalo on 5/9/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A320. This aircraft has been in service for 27y, 1m. The aircraft is equipped with 157 seats.
Airbus A320
Punctuality (Departure)
87%
Punctuality (Arrival)
93%
Early on average
4 minutes
Age
27y, 1m
Seats
157
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Business
First
Premium Economy
In-Flight Services
None
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
--
Legroom
46 cm
Seat width better than on 83% of flights
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
None
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
91 cm
Legroom
53 cm
Seat width
135°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
None
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
--
Legroom
--
Seat width
--
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
None
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
86 cm
Legroom
46 cm
Seat width better than on 83% of flights
120°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
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DL978 Recent Flight History and Status - Delta Air Lines
Trip.com historical records show that the last DL978 flight departed on Fri, May 8 from DTW at approximately 23:35. This flight is expected to arrrive in BUF at 00:16.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, May 3 | Detroit (DTW) | Buffalo (BUF) | 319 | 21:36 | 22:15 | Arrived |
| Mon, May 4 | Detroit (DTW) | Buffalo (BUF) | 319 | 21:56 | 22:54 | Arrived |
| Tue, May 5 | Detroit (DTW) | Buffalo (BUF) | 319 | 21:40 | 22:21 | Arrived |
| Wed, May 6 | Detroit (DTW) | Buffalo (BUF) | 321 | 01:04 | 01:44 | Arrived |
| Thu, May 7 | Detroit (DTW) | Buffalo (BUF) | 320 | 00:09 | 00:50 | Arrived |
| Fri, May 8 | Detroit (DTW) | Buffalo (BUF) | 320 | 23:35 | 00:16 | Arrived |
| Sat, May 9 | Detroit (DTW) | Buffalo (BUF) | 320 | 21:45 | 22:30 | Scheduled |
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DL978 On-Time Performance, Departure, and Arrival Trends
Review DL978 on-time performance based on recent trips, including departure punctuality, arrival punctuality, average delays, and early arrival trends to better understand overall flight reliability. Based on the average performance of DL978 flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of DL978 is 87% (Late on average 22 minutes), while the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 4 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
87%
Late on average 22 minutes
Early
0%
On time
87%
30 mins late
7%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
3%
Canceled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93%
Early on average 4 minutes
Early
77%
On time
17%
30 mins late
3%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
3%
Canceled
0%
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