Best Time to Fly DFW to GRR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dallas/Fort Worth International → Gerald R. Ford International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
987 flights were scheduled from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Grand Rapids (GRR) in the last 12 months, and 65.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 11.9 points below the US average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (72% on time) and December the worst month (60%).
The cancellation rate was 3.3% (US average 1.8%).
DFW to GRR on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 65.1% | 71 min | 3.1% | 965 |
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 20 | ||
| PSA Airlines | Limited data | 2 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DFW to GRR
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,067 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 4 | |
| 8am–9am | 82.8% | 1.7% | 172 |
| 9am–10am | 75.6% | 2.2% | 314 |
| 10am–11am | 75.7% | 2.2% | 231 |
| 11am–12pm | 84.4% | 2.2% | 46 |
| 12pm–1pm | 78.8% | 1.5% | 67 |
| 1pm–2pm | 60.3% | 1.2% | 80 |
| 2pm–3pm | 61.6% | 2.6% | 115 |
| 3pm–4pm | 72.7% | 3.5% | 288 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 27 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 19 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 56.5% | 1.9% | 368 |
| 7pm–8pm | 54.0% | 5.6% | 160 |
| 8pm–9pm | 46.0% | 4.5% | 133 |
| 9pm–10pm | 63.4% | 2.4% | 42 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DFW to GRR
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 65.7% | -3.2 pts | 2.8% | 36 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 59.3% | -9.6 pts | 2.4% | 84 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 64.2% | -4.7 pts | 1.9% | 428 |
| All other days | 68.9% | — | 2.9% | 1,519 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).