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Route · MSP → GRR · 2020–2025 BTS data

Minneapolis to Grand Rapids

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MSP to GRR (Minneapolis to Grand Rapids) ranks #1617 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.4%
On-time
+5.4 pts
vs US avg
71 min
Delay when late
7,747
Flights
#1617 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Feb 2024 95%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 64%

Distance

408 mi

Carriers

12

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 72 26 3 0 DL,OO
Nov 2025 107 13 2 0 OO,DL
Oct 2025 114 16 0 0 OO,DL
Sep 2025 107 18 0 0 OO,DL
Aug 2025 113 17 0 0 OO,DL
Jul 2025 115 28 0 0 OO,DL
Jun 2025 114 25 0 0 DL,OO
May 2025 112 21 0 0 DL,OO
Apr 2025 99 17 0 0 DL,OO
Mar 2025 104 16 0 0 DL,OO
Feb 2025 50 15 0 0 DL
Jan 2025 43 2 0 0 DL
Dec 2024 114 30 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Nov 2024 107 17 0 0 OO,DL,9E
Oct 2024 118 6 0 0 OO,DL,9E
Sep 2024 114 11 0 0 OO,DL
Aug 2024 120 31 1 1 DL,9E,OO
Jul 2024 122 42 6 0 9E,DL,OO
Jun 2024 119 37 0 0 9E,DL,OO
May 2024 118 23 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Apr 2024 116 12 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Mar 2024 117 16 1 0 DL,OO
Feb 2024 100 5 0 0 DL,OO
Jan 2024 113 24 2 0 DL,OO

MSP–GRR seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (90.2%) · weakest: December (75.5%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 75.5%

Strongest calendar month

October

90.2% on-time · ~121 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

June

~122 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

75.5% on-time · ~110 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

15 of 2,528 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

1 of 2,528 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

MSP - Minneapolis

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Minneapolis, MN.

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

Compare MSP vs GRR

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MSP departures

From MSP, this corridor sits with 57 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 99 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (42 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Grand Rapids · fleet on-time rank #1437 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MSP to GRR

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Minneapolis to Grand Rapids (MSP to GRR) running a 84.4% on-time rate over 7,747 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 71.1 minutes. The 408-mile corridor is served by 12 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.6% of 2,528 flights were cancelled, 0.0% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 64% - a 31-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MSP–GRR peaks in October at 90.2% on-time while June carries the heaviest traffic (~122 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 75.5%, a 14.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MSP to GRR rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MSP to GRR ranks #1617 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 MSP to GRR? ▼
Flights from Minneapolis to Grand Rapids have a 84.4% on-time rate based on 7,747 flights. The average delay is 71.1 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MSP to GRR? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (15 of 2,528 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MSP to GRR? ▼
The flight distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is approximately 408 miles. This route is served by 12 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MSP to GRR? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (64% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MSP Airport

Minneapolis
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 MSP–GRR data

MSP–GRR runs 5.4 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare MSP and GRR airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MSP airport
  • If your dates flex, October (90.2% on-time) beats December (75.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84.4% 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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