77% of flights from Grand Rapids to Orlando arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is about the typical U.S. route. Most reliable airline: Frontier Airlines (81%). 10% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for GRR → MCO: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 47% of the time. About 1 in 11 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 49 three hours or more; 0.8% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early77%
- 15–30 min late7.7%
- 30–60 min late5.9%
- 1–2 hours late4.6%
- 2–3 hours late2.3%
- 3+ hours late2.0%
- Diverted0.0%
- Cancelled0.8%
Share of all 392 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | 195 | 81% | 1.0% | −18 min | 8.7% | +94 min | Frontier Airlines |
| Southwest Airlines | 169 | 76% | 0.6% | −3 min | 9.5% | +60 min | Southwest Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | Republic Airways |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at GRR). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: April (82%). Worst: January (68%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 61 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 24 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 21 | — | — |
| Thursday | 57 | — | — |
| Friday | 55 | — | — |
| Saturday | 105 | 78% | 0.9% |
| Sunday | 69 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: airline 1 · weather 1 · air traffic/airport 1
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F9 3476 | 1:38 p.m. | 140 | 82% | 0.7% | −19 min | Frontier Airlines |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2025 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Jan 17, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Jan 24, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Jan 3, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | 4 | 50% | 0 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Grand Rapids or Orlando. None has been clearly more reliable than GRR → MCO.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRR → MCO (this route) | 392 | 77% | 0.8% |
| GRR → SFB Gerald R. Ford to Orlando Sanford | 396 | 73% | 0.8% |
Questions
How often are flights from GRR to MCO on time?
77% of 392 scheduled flights from Grand Rapids, MI to Orlando, FL arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.8% were cancelled.
Which airline is most on time from GRR to MCO?
Frontier Airlines: 81% of its 195 flights on the route arrived on time. Southwest Airlines: 76%.
What month has the most delays from GRR to MCO?
January (68% on time). The best month is April (82%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- MCO → GRR (return)
- Gerald R. Ford (GRR) delays by hour
- Flights into Orlando (MCO)
- Frontier Airlines on-time record
- Southwest Airlines on-time record
- Delta Air Lines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.