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Route · CLT → GRR · 2020–2025 BTS data

Charlotte to Grand Rapids

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CLT to GRR (Charlotte to Grand Rapids) ranks #2199 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.7%
On-time
-1.3 pts
vs US avg
69 min
Delay when late
5,707
Flights
#2199 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.0%

Best Month

Nov 2024 87%

Worst Month

May 2024 56%

Distance

583 mi

Carriers

13

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 92 20 1 0 AA
Nov 2025 85 25 0 0 AA
Oct 2025 78 22 0 0 AA
Sep 2025 86 17 0 0 AA
Aug 2025 85 22 1 0 AA,OH
Jul 2025 92 34 2 0 AA,OH
Jun 2025 90 30 1 0 AA
May 2025 93 26 0 0 AA
Apr 2025 90 29 0 0 AA
Mar 2025 93 20 2 0 AA
Feb 2025 79 16 2 0 AA
Jan 2025 82 14 2 0 AA
Dec 2024 88 27 0 0 AA
Nov 2024 78 10 0 0 AA
Oct 2024 92 18 0 0 AA
Sep 2024 89 17 2 0 AA
Aug 2024 89 34 1 0 AA
Jul 2024 92 32 1 0 AA
Jun 2024 90 24 1 0 AA
May 2024 93 41 1 0 AA
Apr 2024 90 25 0 0 AA
Mar 2024 93 20 1 0 AA
Feb 2024 85 21 0 1 AA
Jan 2024 88 33 4 2 AA

CLT–GRR seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (84.1%) · weakest: July (69.6%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 79.3%

Strongest calendar month

October

84.1% on-time · ~77 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

December

~85 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

69.6% on-time · ~83 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.0%

22 of 2,112 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

3 of 2,112 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

CLT - Charlotte

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Charlotte, NC.

CLT 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 CLT and GRR side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare CLT vs GRR

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among CLT departures

From CLT, this corridor sits with 116 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 129 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (5 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 8 below 75%). Destination: Grand Rapids · fleet on-time rank #3913 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CLT to GRR

The Charlotte to Grand Rapids corridor (CLT to GRR) posts a 77.7% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 5,707 tracked flights. Late flights run 69.2 minutes behind on average. 13 carriers cover the 583-mile route; over the last 24 months, 22 of 2,112 flights were cancelled (1.0%) and 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 87% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 56% - a 31-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CLT–GRR peaks in October at 84.1% on-time while December carries the heaviest traffic (~85 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 69.6%, a 14.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CLT to GRR rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CLT to GRR ranks #2199 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 CLT to GRR? ▼
Flights from Charlotte to Grand Rapids have a 77.7% on-time rate based on 5,707 flights. The average delay is 69.2 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 87% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CLT to GRR? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (22 of 2,112 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CLT to GRR? ▼
The flight distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is approximately 583 miles. This route is served by 13 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CLT to GRR? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (87% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (56% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

CLT Airport

Charlotte
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 CLT–GRR data

CLT–GRR is mid-pack at 77.7% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare CLT and GRR airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CLT airport
  • If your dates flex, October (84.1% on-time) beats July (69.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.7% 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

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