New York (LGA) to Grand Rapids (GRR): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
New York (LGA) to Grand Rapids (GRR) has an unusually high scrub rate — 4.4% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 79% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.4%
- Flights/day
- 2.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 15m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 618 mi
Best airline from LGA to GRR
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 82% | 12 min | 1.6% | 63 |
| Republic Airways | 79% | 15 min | 4.1% | 1,331 |
| Endeavor Air | 78% | 16 min | 5.7% | 407 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to GRR
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 16 min |
| Friday | 76% | 18 min |
| Saturdaybest | 87% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 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 aircraft46%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system23%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to GRR delayed?
- 21% of LGA–GRR 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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LGA to GRR?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 63 flights. 3 airlines flew LGA–GRR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to GRR?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 9 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 LGA to GRR?
- The scheduled LGA–GRR flight time averages 2h 15m over 618 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are LGA to GRR flights cancelled?
- 4.4% 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 LGA to GRR?
- November 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was March 2025 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,801 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.