Best Time to Fly EWR to GRR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Newark Liberty International → Gerald R. Ford International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
863 flights were scheduled from Newark (EWR) to Grand Rapids (GRR) in the last 12 months, and 83.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.2 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
September has been the best month (89% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (79%).
4.3% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
EWR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 84.0% | 59 min | 4.4% | 845 |
| United Airlines | Limited data | 2 | ||
| Allegiant Air | Limited data | 16 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly EWR to GRR
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,684 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 11 | |
| 9am–10am | 89.2% | 2.3% | 523 |
| 10am–11am | 82.7% | 0.5% | 192 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 28 | |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 13 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 85.3% | 5.1% | 79 |
| 2pm–3pm | 83.5% | 1.8% | 111 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 20 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 80.9% | 4.8% | 248 |
| 7pm–8pm | 76.6% | 9.4% | 203 |
| 8pm–9pm | 79.2% | 7.0% | 57 |
| 9pm–10pm | 76.7% | 8.5% | 199 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on EWR 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) | Limited data | 26 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 82.8% | -0.9 pts | 3.3% | 60 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 79.0% | -4.7 pts | 8.9% | 350 |
| All other days | 83.7% | — | 3.0% | 1,248 |
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).