Delta Air Lines DL978 Flight Status
Based on Trip.com’s 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
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
Distance
--
Economy
Business
First
Premium Economy
Onboard Amenities
None
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
--
Legroom
46 cm
Seat width better than on 83% of flights
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
None
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
91 cm
Legroom
53 cm
Seat width
135°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
None
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
--
Legroom
--
Seat width
--
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
None
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
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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Flight History for DL978
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 Type | 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
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of DL978 is 87% (Late on average 22 minutes), and 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%
Cancelled
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%
Cancelled
0%
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