Phoenix (AZA) to Grand Rapids (GRR): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Phoenix (AZA) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 216 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 82% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.59
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 28m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,561 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from AZA to GRR
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 90% | 4 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 5 min |
| Thursdaybest | 91% | 5 min |
| Friday | 71% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 14 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft40%
- Airline operations40%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from AZA to GRR delayed?
- 18% of AZA–GRR flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 10 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from AZA to GRR?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (69%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from AZA to GRR?
- The scheduled AZA–GRR flight time averages 3h 28m over 1,561 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are AZA to GRR flights cancelled?
- 0.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for AZA to GRR?
- Thursday flights have the best record at 91% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Friday trails at 71%.
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Based on 423 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.