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DL5839 Flight Status Delta Air Lines: Washington to Detroit (DAL5839)

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DL 5839 Washington to Detroit Flight Status

Delta Air Lines Flight DL5839 from Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport DCA to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW is not scheduled for today August 23rd, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on July 25th, 2026.
Check the table below for DL5839's most recent flight history:

DL 5839 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jul 25 06:09 07:18
Landed
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Jul 18 07:25 08:39
Delayed
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Jul 11 06:10 07:16
Landed
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Jun 27 06:06 07:13
Landed
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Jun 20 06:08 07:32
Landed
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Delta Air Lines DL 5839 Washington to Detroit Flight Information

Delta Air Lines Flight DL5839 connects Washington, United States to Detroit, United States, taking off from Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport DCA and landing at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW.

How long is the DL5839 flight from Washington to Detroit?

The average flight time from Washington to Detroit is 1 hour and 11 minutes. The flight distance is 651 km / 405 miles and the average flight speed is 550 km/h / 342 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Delta Air Lines Flight DL5839 Washington to Detroit?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Delta Air Lines Flight DL5839 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight DL5839 arriving at?

Flight DL5839 arrives at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) Terminal M.

When was the latest DL5839 flight?

The latest flight took off on Saturday, July 25th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 07:18.

How else can the flight DL5839 be referenced as?

This Delta Air Lines flight can also be referenced as DAL5839, DL 5839, DAL 5839.

How often is flight DL5839 delayed?

On average, 17% of all DL5839 flights are delayed. The average delay is 59 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled DL5839 flight or baggage issues?

If your DL5839 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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DL5839 and Washington DCA to Detroit DTW Flights

Flight DL5839 is code-shared by 2 airlines using the flight numbers AM3571, WS7227

Other flights departing from Washington DCA: DL5802, UA4167, WN1425, WN4580

Other flights arriving at Detroit DTW: DL5307, DL5031, DL3532, DL1752

All flights connecting Washington DCA to Detroit DTW.

DL5839 Delta Air Lines Flight: Washington to Detroit Route Map

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