Washington (DCA) to Grand Rapids (GRR): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Delays are only half the story on DCA–GRR: 5.8% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 69% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 69%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.8%
- Flights/day
- 2.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 53m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 524 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DCA to GRR
Aim for departures around 7 p.m. (87% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 26 min |
| Tuesday | 68% | 25 min |
| Wednesday | 68% | 30 min |
| Thursday | 66% | 28 min |
| Friday | 65% | 30 min |
| Saturdaybest | 78% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 23 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft58%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DCA to GRR delayed?
- 31% of DCA–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 25 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DCA to GRR?
- Departures around 7 p.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (55%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DCA to GRR?
- The scheduled DCA–GRR flight time averages 1h 53m over 524 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 31% of the time.
- How often are DCA to GRR flights cancelled?
- 5.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from DCA to GRR?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 40% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 83%. If your dates are flexible, that 43-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,384 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.