Grand Rapids (GRR) to Washington (DCA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Grand Rapids (GRR) to Washington (DCA) has an unusually high scrub rate — 5.2% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 72% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 32 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.2%
- Flights/day
- 2.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 49m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 524 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from GRR to DCA
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (83% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 37 min |
| Tuesday | 71% | 25 min |
| Wednesday | 70% | 32 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 34 min |
| Friday | 65% | 32 min |
| Saturdaybest | 80% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 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 aircraft45%
- Airline operations24%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather16%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from GRR to DCA delayed?
- 28% of GRR–DCA 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 32 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from GRR to DCA?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (83% on-time), while departures around 12 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 DCA?
- The scheduled GRR–DCA flight time averages 1h 49m over 524 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are GRR to DCA flights cancelled?
- 5.2% 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 GRR to DCA?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 46% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 42-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.