Best Time to Fly MSP to GRR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Minneapolis-St Paul International → Gerald R. Ford International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 79.9% of Minneapolis (MSP) to Grand Rapids (GRR) flights arrived on time (1,248 scheduled flights). That is 2.3 points above the national average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, SkyWest Airlines led with 81.4% on time and Delta Air Lines was last with 78.1%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (85% on time) and December the worst month (69%).
The cancellation rate was 1.0% (US average 1.8%).
MSP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 81.4% | 74 min | 1.1% | 659 |
| Delta Air Lines | 78.1% | 58 min | 1.0% | 589 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MSP to GRR
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 | Limited data | 13 | |
| 8am–9am | 86.0% | 0.2% | 395 |
| 9am–10am | 88.4% | 1.3% | 157 |
| 10am–11am | 87.8% | 0.0% | 115 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 73.8% | 1.5% | 132 |
| 1pm–2pm | 81.5% | 0.0% | 477 |
| 3pm–4pm | 80.5% | 0.6% | 315 |
| 4pm–5pm | 70.8% | 1.7% | 116 |
| 5pm–6pm | 85.9% | 0.0% | 71 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 25 | |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 18 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 76.7% | 0.7% | 434 |
| 9pm–10pm | 75.9% | 1.1% | 189 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MSP 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) | 58.0% | -24.8 pts | 0.0% | 50 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 73.5% | -9.3 pts | 0.0% | 68 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 76.7% | -6.1 pts | 0.6% | 475 |
| All other days | 82.8% | — | 0.6% | 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).