Best Time to Fly GRR to MSP: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Gerald R. Ford International → Minneapolis-St Paul International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 80.4% of Grand Rapids (GRR) to Minneapolis (MSP) flights arrived on time (1,248 scheduled flights). That is 2.8 points above the national average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Delta Air Lines led with 80.8% on time and SkyWest Airlines was last with 80.1%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (85% on time) and January the worst month (67%).
The cancellation rate was 1.2% (US average 1.8%).
GRR to MSP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 80.8% | 81 min | 1.4% | 589 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 80.1% | 80 min | 1.1% | 659 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly GRR to MSP
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,458 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 87.1% | 1.1% | 668 |
| 11am–12pm | 84.9% | 0.3% | 339 |
| 12pm–1pm | 85.2% | 1.3% | 226 |
| 1pm–2pm | 80.9% | 0.0% | 115 |
| 3pm–4pm | 78.4% | 1.1% | 89 |
| 4pm–5pm | 79.7% | 0.2% | 471 |
| 5pm–6pm | 79.6% | 0.0% | 49 |
| 6pm–7pm | 79.6% | 0.6% | 311 |
| 7pm–8pm | 67.9% | 0.0% | 54 |
| 8pm–9pm | 76.1% | 1.5% | 136 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on GRR to MSP
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) | 58.0% | -25.6 pts | 0.0% | 50 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 77.9% | -5.7 pts | 0.0% | 68 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 81.3% | -2.3 pts | 0.6% | 475 |
| All other days | 83.6% | — | 0.8% | 1,865 |
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).