Grand Rapids (GRR) to Phoenix (AZA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Grand Rapids (GRR) to Phoenix (AZA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 211 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 80% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.58
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 1m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,561 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from GRR to AZA
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 17 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 90% | 5 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 90% | 4 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 26 min |
| Friday | 74% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft29%
- Airline operations24%
- National airspace system34%
- Weather13%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from GRR to AZA delayed?
- 20% of GRR–AZA 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 13 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from GRR to AZA?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from GRR to AZA?
- The scheduled GRR–AZA flight time averages 4h 1m over 1,561 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are GRR to AZA flights cancelled?
- 0.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for GRR to AZA?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 90% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Friday trails at 74%.
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Based on 444 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.