Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) is a tale of two seasons: departures ran 94% on-time in October 2024 but sank to 70% in July 2024. Across the year it averages 84% against a national 78%, over roughly 8 departures a day to 8 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 84%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 15 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 82%
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Destinations
- 8
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 5
Plan your departure from GNV
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 6 a.m.
- 94% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday
- 88% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 2.2%
- above the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from GNV
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 21 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 88% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 87% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 88% | 9 min |
| Friday | 88% | 10 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 20 min |
Busiest routes from GNV
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| GNV → ATL (Atlanta) | 1,590 | 87% | 14 min |
| GNV → DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) | 706 | 79% | 19 min |
| GNV → MIA (Miami) | 384 | 89% | 10 min |
| GNV → CLT (Charlotte) | 100 | 87% | 17 min |
Where flights into GNV come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATL (Atlanta) → GNV | 1,590 | 84% | 11 min |
| DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) → GNV | 707 | 81% | 15 min |
| MIA (Miami) → GNV | 384 | 80% | 13 min |
What causes delays at GNV
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing GNV.
- Late-arriving aircraft38%
- Airline operations47%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather7%
Alternative airports near Gainesville
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAX — Jacksonville International Airport | 66 mi | 80% | 18 min |
| DAB — Daytona Beach International Airport | 81 mi | 83% | 16 min |
| SFB — Orlando Sanford International Airport | 89 mi | 73% | 22 min |
| MCO — Orlando International Airport | 105 mi | 75% | 19 min |
| TPA — Tampa International Airport | 120 mi | 78% | 17 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Airline performance at GNV
| Airline | On-time departures | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 87% | 12 min | 1,612 |
| Delta Air Lines | 84% | 15 min | 3,101 |
| PSA Airlines | 80% | 23 min | 941 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at GNV?
- 16% of departures from Gainesville Regional Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-06 and 2026-05, with an average departure delay of 15 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from GNV?
- Flights scheduled around 6 a.m. depart on time 94% of the time at GNV, versus 70% around 8 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- What is the worst month for delays at GNV?
- In this dataset, July 2024 was the weakest month at GNV, with 70% of departures on time.
- How often are flights cancelled at GNV?
- 2.2% of scheduled departures from GNV were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 5,712 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.