Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Grand Rapids (GRR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Grand Rapids (GRR) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2024, 81% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 53% — a 28-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 67% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (78% vs 54%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 67%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 26 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.5%
- Flights/day
- 2.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 27m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 931 mi
Best airline from DFW to GRR
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 86% | 9 min | 2.3% | 176 |
| American Airlines | 65% | 28 min | 2.6% | 2,003 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to GRR
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (84% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (48%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 64% | 32 min |
| Tuesday | 70% | 23 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 72% | 21 min |
| Thursday | 67% | 25 min |
| Friday | 68% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 67% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 61% | 37 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft54%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to GRR delayed?
- 33% of DFW–GRR flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 26 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to GRR?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 176 flights. 2 airlines flew DFW–GRR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to GRR?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (84% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (48%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to GRR?
- The scheduled DFW–GRR flight time averages 2h 27m over 931 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 33% of the time.
- How often are DFW to GRR flights cancelled?
- 2.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DFW to GRR?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 53% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 81%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,198 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.