DL 5281 Indianapolis to Detroit Flight Status

Delta Air Lines Flight DL5281 from Indianapolis International Airport IND to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on July 6th, 2025.
Check the table below for DL5281's most recent flight history:

DL 5281 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jul 06 20:01 20:50
Landed
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Jun 27 19:44 20:28
Landed
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Jun 26 20:01 20:44
Landed
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Jun 25 20:04 20:42
Landed
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Jun 24 19:55 20:35
Landed
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Delta Air Lines DL 5281 Indianapolis to Detroit Flight Information

Delta Air Lines Flight DL5281 connects Indianapolis, United States to Detroit, United States, taking off from Indianapolis International Airport IND and landing at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW.

How long is the DL5281 flight from Indianapolis to Detroit?

The average flight time from Indianapolis to Detroit is 42 minutes. The flight distance is 371 km / 231 miles and the average flight speed is 527 km/h / 327 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Delta Air Lines Flight DL5281 Indianapolis to Detroit?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Delta Air Lines Flight DL5281 is 4.6/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight DL5281 arriving at?

Flight DL5281 arrives at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) Terminal M.

When was the latest DL5281 flight?

The latest flight took off on Monday, July 7th, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 20:50.

How else can the flight DL5281 be referenced as?

This Delta Air Lines flight can also be referenced as DAL5281, DL 5281, DAL 5281.

How often is flight DL5281 delayed?

On average, 40% of all DL5281 flights are delayed. The average delay is 62 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled DL5281 flight or baggage issues?

If your DL5281 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

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DL5281 and Indianapolis IND to Detroit DTW Flights

This is a multi leg flight of Delta Air Lines DL5281. Previous leg is Detroit to Indianapolis

Flight DL5281 is code-shared by 3 airlines using the flight numbers KL6526, AF5666, WS8447

Other flights departing from Indianapolis IND: WN1965, WN4534, WN765, WN1071

Other flights arriving at Detroit DTW: DL2944, NK2675, DL3838, DL3574

All flights connecting Indianapolis IND to Detroit DTW.

DL5281 Delta Air Lines Flight: Indianapolis to Detroit Route Map

DL5281 Delta Air Lines Flight Map: Indianapolis to Detroit
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