DL979 Flight Status Delta Air Lines: Detroit to New York (DAL979)

DL 979 Detroit to New York Flight Status

Delta Air Lines Flight DL979 from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on October 30th, 2025.
Check the table below for DL979's most recent flight history:

DL 979 Flight Status & Schedule Delta Air Lines Detroit to New York

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status
Oct 30	DTW	JFK	17:20	01:18	Delayed >3h	Track >
Sep 06	DTW	JFK	21:04	22:43	Unknown	Track >
Sep 06	DTW	JFK	19:06	20:38	Unknown	Track >

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Delta Air Lines DL 979 Detroit to New York Flight Information

Delta Air Lines Flight DL979 connects Detroit, United States to New York, United States, taking off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW and landing at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Delta Air Lines Flight DL979 Detroit to New York?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Delta Air Lines Flight DL979 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight DL979 arriving at?

Flight DL979 arrives at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Terminal 7.

When was the latest DL979 flight?

The latest flight took off on Friday, October 31st, 2025 with the flight status being Scheduled on 01:18.

How else can the flight DL979 be referenced as?

This Delta Air Lines flight can also be referenced as DAL979, DL0979, DL 979, DAL 979.

How often is flight DL979 delayed?

On average, 0% of all DL979 flights are delayed. The average delay is 0 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled DL979 flight or baggage issues?

If your DL979 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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DL979 and Detroit DTW to New York JFK Flights

Other flights departing from Detroit DTW: DL3102, AA5161, AA1728, DL5249

Other flights arriving at New York JFK: DL589, AS2600, B62116, B62116

All flights connecting Detroit DTW to New York JFK.

DL979 Delta Air Lines Flight: Detroit to New York Route Map

DL979 Delta Air Lines Flight Map: Detroit to New York

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