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Route · PHL → GRR · 2020–2025 BTS data

Philadelphia to Grand Rapids

The PHL–GRR corridor (Philadelphia, PA → Grand Rapids, MI) runs ahead of the national average, served by 2 carriers across roughly 573 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

80%
On-time
+1 pts
vs US avg
85 min
Delay when late
600
Flights

Cancelled

5.3%

Best Month

Apr 2020 95%

Worst Month

Jul 2021 71%

Distance

573 mi

Carriers

2

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Oct 2025 51 9 0 0 OH,YX
Sep 2025 58 11 2 0 OH,YX
Apr 2022 47 20 1 0 OH
Aug 2021 32 7 0 0 OH
Jul 2021 62 18 2 0 OH
Jun 2021 55 14 1 0 OH
Aug 2020 31 1 1 0 OH
Jul 2020 30 6 1 0 OH
Apr 2020 56 3 15 0 OH
Mar 2020 58 9 2 1 OH
Feb 2020 58 12 3 0 OH
Jan 2020 62 10 4 0 OH

Cancellation Rate

5.3%

32 of 600 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

1 of 600 flights

What the Data Says About PHL to GRR

600 tracked flights put the PHL to GRR pairing (Philadelphia to Grand Rapids) at a 80% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 84.8 minutes on average. Across the 573-mile route and its 2 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 5.3% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (600 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Apr 2020 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jul 2021 came in at just 71% - a 24-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from PHL to GRR?
Flights from Philadelphia to Grand Rapids have a 80% on-time rate based on 600 flights. The average delay is 84.8 minutes. The best recent month was Apr 2020 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHL to GRR?
Over the last 24 months, 5.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (32 of 600 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHL to GRR?
The flight distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is approximately 573 miles. This route is served by 2 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHL to GRR?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Apr 2020 (95% on-time). The worst was Jul 2021 (71% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

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

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 Editorial

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