Minneapolis (MSP) to Grand Rapids (GRR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MSP–GRR. January 2025 flights landed on schedule 95% of the time, but December 2025 dropped to 62% — a gap of 33 points. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 77%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 3.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 28m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 408 mi
Best airline from MSP to GRR
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 82% | 13 min | 0.7% | 1,053 |
| Delta Air Lines | 79% | 15 min | 0.9% | 1,481 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to GRR
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 15 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 19 min |
| Friday | 77% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 13 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft18%
- Airline operations63%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to GRR delayed?
- 20% of MSP–GRR 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 MSP to GRR?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 1,053 flights. 2 airlines flew MSP–GRR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSP to GRR?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (70%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSP to GRR?
- The scheduled MSP–GRR flight time averages 1h 28m over 408 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are MSP to GRR flights cancelled?
- 0.8% 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 MSP to GRR?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2025 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-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.