Newark (EWR) to Grand Rapids (GRR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Newark (EWR) to Grand Rapids (GRR) has an unusually high scrub rate — 4.2% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 83% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.2%
- Flights/day
- 2.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 16m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 605 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from EWR to GRR
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 11 a.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 86% | 9 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 13 min |
| Friday | 78% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 86% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 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 operations28%
- National airspace system27%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from EWR to GRR delayed?
- 18% of EWR–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 12 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from EWR to GRR?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 11 a.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from EWR to GRR?
- The scheduled EWR–GRR flight time averages 2h 16m over 605 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are EWR to GRR flights cancelled?
- 4.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from EWR to GRR?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was March 2025 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 35-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,784 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.