Grand Rapids (GRR) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
When you fly GRR to MSP matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 98% on-time in October 2024 to just 56% in January 2026. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 76%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 3.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 39m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 408 mi
Best airline from GRR to MSP
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 83% | 16 min | 1.1% | 1,481 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 80% | 15 min | 0.7% | 1,053 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from GRR to MSP
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 16 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 16 min |
| Friday | 79% | 24 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft20%
- Airline operations56%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather12%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from GRR to MSP delayed?
- 18% of GRR–MSP 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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from GRR to MSP?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 1,481 flights. 2 airlines flew GRR–MSP frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from GRR to MSP?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (67%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from GRR to MSP?
- The scheduled GRR–MSP flight time averages 1h 39m over 408 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are GRR to MSP flights cancelled?
- 0.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from GRR to MSP?
- January 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 98%. If your dates are flexible, that 42-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,580 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.