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Route on-time record

DFW to GRR: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport) to Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport). 1,042 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 67% arrived within 15 minutes and 3.1% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 3167 at 8:50 AM.

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DFW → GRR

Dallas-Fort Worth to Grand Rapids: 1,042 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

67%

Cancelled

3.1%

avg delay 26 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

78% on time vs 53% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

American

64% chance on time

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Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

  1. #1 · American 3167

    8:50 AM → 12:22 PM2h 32m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    76%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    80%
    Cancelled
    0.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    9 min
    • Arrived on time 80% of the time (132 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 78% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 53%).
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 132 flights

    Find American 3167 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · American 2876

    10:15 AM → 1:46 PM2h 31m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    73%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    75%
    Cancelled
    1.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    14 min
    • Arrived on time 75% of the time (117 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 117 flights

    Find American 2876 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · American 981

    7:24 PM → 10:55 PM2h 31m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    72%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    78%
    Cancelled
    3.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    20 min
    • Arrived on time 78% of the time (96 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.0% of the time (3 of 100).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 53% on time; Before 9 AM: 78%).
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 96 flights

    Find American 981 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · American 580

    9:40 AM → 1:06 PM2h 26m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    68%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    68%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    21 min
    • Arrived on time 68% of the time (73 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 73 scheduled flights.
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 73 flights

    Find American 580 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · American 310

    2:52 PM → 6:19 PM2h 26m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    59%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    60%
    Cancelled
    3.9%
    Avg arrival delay
    36 min
    • Arrived on time 60% of the time (318 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.9% of the time (13 of 331).
    • Departs inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • 52% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Strong track record · 318 flights

    Find American 310 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · American 571

    6:54 PM → 10:23 PM2h 29m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    56%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    59%
    Cancelled
    3.2%
    Avg arrival delay
    21 min
    • Arrived on time 59% of the time (91 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.2% of the time (3 of 94).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 53% on time; Before 9 AM: 78%).
    • Departs inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Moderate track record · 91 flights

    Find American 571 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • American Airlines64%

    1,020 flights · 66% on time as flown · 2.9% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

  • Before 9 AM78%

    73 flights · avg delay 10 min

  • 9 AM to noon75%

    292 flights · avg delay 13 min

  • Noon to 3 PM71%

    188 flights · avg delay 29 min

  • 3 to 6 PM67%

    140 flights · avg delay 30 min

  • 6 to 9 PM53%

    307 flights · avg delay 40 min

  • After 9 PM63%

    42 flights · avg delay 17 min

Best day: Tuesday (72%). Worst: Sunday (64%).

On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

J
66
F
69
M
62
A
71
M
64
J
62
J
63
A
61
S
78
O
72
N
76
D
65

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft52%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)38%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume8%
  • Severe weather2%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

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DFW to GRR questions

What time of day is best to fly DFW to GRR?
Before 9 AM: 78% of flights arrived on time, against 53% for departures 6 to 9 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
Which airline is most on time from DFW to GRR?
American, with a season-adjusted 64% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,020 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on DFW to GRR?
August (61% on time); the best was September (78%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?
No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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