Best Time to Fly CLT to GRR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Charlotte Douglas International → Gerald R. Ford International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,024 flights were scheduled from Charlotte (CLT) to Grand Rapids (GRR) in the last 12 months, and 75.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.1 points below the US average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
March has been the best month (82% on time) and Thursday the weakest day of the week (69%).
1.1% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
CLT to GRR on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 75.5% | 75 min | 1.1% | 1,023 |
| PSA Airlines | Limited data | 1 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CLT to GRR
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,079 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 3 | |
| 8am–9am | 89.5% | 0.6% | 319 |
| 9am–10am | 83.7% | 0.9% | 210 |
| 10am–11am | 81.0% | 2.5% | 119 |
| 11am–12pm | 97.1% | 0.0% | 34 |
| 1pm–2pm | 81.9% | 0.0% | 83 |
| 2pm–3pm | 67.2% | 0.5% | 196 |
| 3pm–4pm | 62.7% | 0.0% | 67 |
| 4pm–5pm | 69.2% | 1.6% | 313 |
| 5pm–6pm | 68.4% | 0.0% | 38 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 66.7% | 0.0% | 75 |
| 8pm–9pm | 58.1% | 2.7% | 184 |
| 9pm–10pm | 72.2% | 1.7% | 173 |
| 10pm–11pm | 71.2% | 0.8% | 261 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CLT to GRR
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 64.9% | -12.6 pts | 0.0% | 37 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 70.6% | -6.9 pts | 1.2% | 86 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 63.8% | -13.7 pts | 1.4% | 367 |
| All other days | 77.5% | — | 1.1% | 1,589 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).