Grand Rapids (GRR) to Phoenix (AZA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Grand Rapids (GRR) to Phoenix (AZA) 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
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.59
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 2m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,561 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from GRR to AZA
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 91% | 3 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 91% | 4 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 26 min |
| Friday | 73% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 86% | 6 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 aircraft25%
- Airline operations23%
- National airspace system36%
- Weather15%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from GRR to AZA delayed?
- 19% of GRR–AZA 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 12 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from GRR to AZA?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (57%). 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 2m over 1,561 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are GRR to AZA 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 GRR to AZA?
- Wednesday flights have the best record at 91% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Friday trails at 73%.
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Based on 423 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.