Philadelphia (PHL) to Grand Rapids (GRR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Philadelphia (PHL) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 358 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 79% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 5.6% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.6%
- Flights/day
- 0.98
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 8m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 573 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHL to GRR
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (75%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 22 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 33 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 92% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 16 min |
| Friday | 79% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 30 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft62%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHL to GRR delayed?
- 21% of PHL–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 21 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHL to GRR?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (75%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHL to GRR?
- The scheduled PHL–GRR flight time averages 2h 8m over 573 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are PHL to GRR flights cancelled?
- 5.6% 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 day of the week is most reliable for PHL to GRR?
- Wednesday flights have the best record at 92% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 73%.
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Based on 390 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.