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Route · GRR → DEN · 2020–2025 BTS data

Grand Rapids to Denver

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), GRR to DEN (Grand Rapids to Denver) ranks #1784 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.8%
On-time
+3.8 pts
vs US avg
68 min
Delay when late
7,083
Flights
#1784 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Oct 2024 92%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 67%

Distance

1,015 mi

Carriers

20

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 102 34 0 0 WN,F9,UA
Nov 2025 102 12 0 0 UA,F9,WN
Oct 2025 111 11 0 0 UA,WN,F9
Sep 2025 114 15 0 0 UA,WN,F9
Aug 2025 121 21 0 1 WN,F9,UA
Jul 2025 122 21 2 1 UA,WN,F9
Jun 2025 118 23 0 0 UA,WN,F9
May 2025 105 19 1 0 UA,WN,F9
Apr 2025 90 17 0 0 UA,WN
Mar 2025 93 12 0 0 UA,WN
Feb 2025 84 17 0 0 UA,WN
Jan 2025 96 30 0 0 UA,WN,F9
Dec 2024 101 22 0 0 F9,UA,WN
Nov 2024 107 23 1 0 UA,WN,F9
Oct 2024 118 10 0 0 UA,WN,F9
Sep 2024 120 17 0 0 WN,UA,F9
Aug 2024 123 23 1 0 F9,WN,UA
Jul 2024 119 30 0 0 F9,UA,WN
Jun 2024 120 31 0 0 F9,UA,WN
May 2024 115 32 1 0 F9,UA,WN
Apr 2024 109 25 0 0 F9,UA,WN
Mar 2024 108 17 2 0 F9,UA,WN
Feb 2024 87 15 0 1 UA,WN
Jan 2024 94 27 7 0 F9,WN,UA

GRR–DEN seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (90.9%) · weakest: February (76.5%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 76.9%

Strongest calendar month

October

90.9% on-time · ~113 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~121 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

February

76.5% on-time · ~77 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

15 of 2,579 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

3 of 2,579 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among GRR departures

From GRR, this corridor sits with 11 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 20 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (5 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 4 below 75%). Destination: Denver · fleet on-time rank #2030 of 4927.

What the Data Says About GRR to DEN

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Grand Rapids to Denver (GRR to DEN) running a 82.8% on-time rate over 7,083 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 68.0 minutes. The 1,015-mile corridor is served by 20 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.6% of 2,579 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 67% - a 25-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, GRR–DEN peaks in October at 90.9% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~121 flights per month) ; the softest month is February at 76.5%, a 14.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does GRR to DEN rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, GRR to DEN ranks #1784 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 GRR to DEN?
Flights from Grand Rapids to Denver have a 82.8% on-time rate based on 7,083 flights. The average delay is 68.0 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for GRR to DEN?
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (15 of 2,579 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from GRR to DEN?
The flight distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Denver (DEN) is approximately 1,015 miles. This route is served by 20 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from GRR to DEN?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (67% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

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

Using GRR–DEN data

GRR–DEN runs 3.8 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare GRR and DEN airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. GRR airport
  • If your dates flex, October (90.9% on-time) beats February (76.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.8% 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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