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DL9979 Flight Status Delta Air Lines: Atlanta to Detroit (DAL9979)

DL 9979 Atlanta to Detroit Flight Status

Delta Air Lines Flight DL9979 from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport ATL to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on December 23rd, 2025.
Check the table below for DL9979's most recent flight history:

DL 9979 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Dec 23 15:54 17:33
Delayed
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Dec 03 10:25 11:49
Delayed
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Aug 05 15:40 17:40
Cancelled
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Jun 03 08:55 10:17
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Delta Air Lines DL 9979 Atlanta to Detroit Flight Information

Delta Air Lines Flight DL9979 connects Atlanta, United States to Detroit, United States, taking off from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport ATL and landing at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW.

How long is the DL9979 flight from Atlanta to Detroit?

The average flight time from Atlanta to Detroit is 1 hour and 28 minutes. The flight distance is 958 km / 595 miles and the average flight speed is 611 km/h / 380 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Delta Air Lines Flight DL9979 Atlanta to Detroit?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Delta Air Lines Flight DL9979 is 4.2/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight DL9979 arriving at?

Flight DL9979 arrives at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) Terminal E.

When was the latest DL9979 flight?

The latest flight took off on Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025 with the flight status being En-Route on 17:33.

How else can the flight DL9979 be referenced as?

This Delta Air Lines flight can also be referenced as DAL9979, DL 9979, DAL 9979.

How often is flight DL9979 delayed?

On average, 75% of all DL9979 flights are delayed. The average delay is 63 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled DL9979 flight or baggage issues?

If your DL9979 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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DL9979 and Atlanta ATL to Detroit DTW Flights

Other flights departing from Atlanta ATL: DL739, DL1584, WN4592, DL5024

Other flights arriving at Detroit DTW: WN3054, SY1905, DL3784, DL5407

All flights connecting Atlanta ATL to Detroit DTW.

DL9979 Delta Air Lines Flight: Atlanta to Detroit Route Map

DL9979 Delta Air Lines Flight Map: Atlanta to Detroit
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