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Route · ATL → GRR · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to Grand Rapids

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ATL to GRR (Atlanta to Grand Rapids) ranks #1630 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

85.2%
On-time
+6.2 pts
vs US avg
63 min
Delay when late
7,706
Flights
#1630 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Oct 2024 94%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 67%

Distance

640 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 121 27 4 0 DL,F9
Nov 2025 122 22 2 0 DL,F9
Oct 2025 126 12 0 0 DL,F9
Sep 2025 111 9 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 127 15 2 0 F9,DL
Jul 2025 125 31 1 1 DL,F9
Jun 2025 125 41 3 0 DL,F9
May 2025 122 22 0 0 DL,F9
Apr 2025 116 18 1 0 DL
Mar 2025 119 23 0 0 DL
Feb 2025 106 17 0 1 DL
Jan 2025 113 12 3 0 DL
Dec 2024 114 16 0 0 DL
Nov 2024 106 8 0 0 DL
Oct 2024 115 7 0 0 DL
Sep 2024 112 18 0 0 DL,F9
Aug 2024 126 27 0 0 DL,F9
Jul 2024 130 32 11 0 DL,F9
Jun 2024 129 24 2 0 DL,F9
May 2024 126 34 0 0 DL,F9
Apr 2024 116 19 0 0 DL
Mar 2024 119 20 0 0 DL
Feb 2024 107 12 0 0 DL
Jan 2024 106 20 1 1 DL

ATL–GRR seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (91.3%) · weakest: July (75.1%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 83.5%

Strongest calendar month

October

91.3% on-time · ~112 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~121 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

75.1% on-time · ~110 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

30 of 2,839 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

3 of 2,839 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

ATL - Atlanta

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Atlanta, GA.

ATL on-time profile

GRR - Grand Rapids

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Grand Rapids, MI.

GRR on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See ATL and GRR side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare ATL vs GRR

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among ATL's stronger departures

ATL → GRR posts a 85.2% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 67 of 144 BTS-tracked routes leaving Atlanta. The same hub also shows 75 mid-band and 2 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #1140 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About ATL to GRR

Atlanta to Grand Rapids (ATL to GRR) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 85.2% on-time rate across 7,706 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 63.4 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 640 miles and is served by 4 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 30 of 2,839 flights were cancelled (1.1%) and 3 diverted (0.1%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 67% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ATL–GRR peaks in October at 91.3% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~121 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 75.1%, a 16.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ATL to GRR rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ATL to GRR ranks #1630 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from ATL to GRR? ▼
Flights from Atlanta to Grand Rapids have a 85.2% on-time rate based on 7,706 flights. The average delay is 63.4 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to GRR? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (30 of 2,839 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to GRR? ▼
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is approximately 640 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to GRR? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (94% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (67% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ATL Airport

Atlanta
GRR Airport

Grand Rapids
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using ATL–GRR data

ATL–GRR runs 6.2 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare ATL and GRR airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ATL airport
  • If your dates flex, October (91.3% on-time) beats July (75.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 85.2% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.