Grand Rapids (GRR) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on GRR–LGA: 4.3% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 81% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.3%
- Flights/day
- 2.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 59m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 618 mi
Best airline from GRR to LGA
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 84% | 13 min | 5.4% | 333 |
| Republic Airways | 80% | 14 min | 4.1% | 1,481 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 77% | 16 min | 3.2% | 63 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from GRR to LGA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 14 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 85% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 14 min |
| Friday | 78% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 15 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 operations37%
- National airspace system32%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from GRR to LGA delayed?
- 19% of GRR–LGA 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 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from GRR to LGA?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 333 flights. 3 airlines flew GRR–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from GRR to LGA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (69%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from GRR to LGA?
- The scheduled GRR–LGA flight time averages 1h 59m over 618 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are GRR to LGA flights cancelled?
- 4.3% 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 GRR to LGA?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 55% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 38-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,877 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.