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Phoenix (PHX) to Grand Rapids (GRR): On-Time Performance

Data through May 2026

Phoenix (PHX) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 156 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 79% arrived on time.

On-time
79%
arrived <15 min late
Avg delay
15 min
completed flights
Cancelled
1.3%
Flights/day
0.43
last 12 months
Duration
3h 32m
scheduled
Distance
1,574 mi

Monthly on-time trend

Monthly on-time percentage for PHX to GRR flights50%75%100%November 2024: 77% on-time (26 flights)77Nov 2024December 2024: 87% on-time (31 flights)87January 2025: 84% on-time (31 flights)84February 2025: 75% on-time (28 flights)75Feb 2025March 2025: 77% on-time (31 flights)77April 2025: 67% on-time (3 flights)67November 2025: 79% on-time (29 flights)79Nov 2025December 2025: 90% on-time (31 flights)90January 2026: 71% on-time (31 flights)71February 2026: 93% on-time (28 flights)93Feb 2026March 2026: 58% on-time (31 flights)58April 2026: 83% on-time (6 flights)83

Best time to fly from PHX to GRR

Aim for departures around 5 p.m. (90% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (63%).

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Monday71%30 min
Tuesday86%10 min
Wednesday73%20 min
Thursday77%14 min
Fridaybest88%5 min
Saturday79%10 min
Sunday79%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 aircraft62%
  • Airline operations28%
  • National airspace system9%

Frequently asked questions

How often are flights from PHX to GRR delayed?
21% of PHX–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.
What is the best time of day to fly from PHX to GRR?
Departures around 5 p.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
How long is the flight from PHX to GRR?
The scheduled PHX–GRR flight time averages 3h 32m over 1,574 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
How often are PHX to GRR flights cancelled?
1.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
What day of the week is most reliable for PHX to GRR?
Friday flights have the best record at 88% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Monday trails at 71%.

Based on 306 flights, 2024-062026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.