GRR → DCAGrand Rapids to Washington

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Direct flights from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Washington (DCA): 7 nonstop departures observed each week across 1 airline. 87% of the last 15 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 20 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 15 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 842 km, an estimated 1 hour 35 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Grand Rapids and Washington. Updated 11 September 2026 at 10:18 UTC.

GRR Grand Rapids smooth · +9
DCA Washington smooth · +0
842 km · ~1h 35m est.
dep bank 06:00–14:047x weekly
Runs reliable · 1 airline · 7x weekly · nonstop
87% on time

of the last 15 operated GRR → DCA flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is −20 min. 0 of 15 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival−20 minacross the last 15 operated legs
Flight time~1h 35mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures7x1 direct airline on the leg
Cancelled0.0%recent route rate · 0 of 15

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
American Airlines

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
American AirlinesAA87% on time

Flights AA5187 06:00 We Th Fr · AA5507 06:00 daily · AA5039 varies daily

History

operated legs · board outcomes
09-11AA5187dep +9 → arr−33
09-10AA5039dep +18 → arr−20
09-10AA5187dep +11 → arr−22
09-09AA5039dep +11 → arr−32
09-09AA5187dep +15 → arr−18
09-08AA5039dep +61 → arr+15
09-08AA5507dep +7 → arr−20
09-07AA5039dep +40 → arr+5
09-07AA5274dep +6 → arr−36
09-07AA5507dep +6 → arr−26
09-06AA5039dep +4 → arr−38
09-06AA5507dep +4 → arr−33
09-05AA5039dep +61 → arr+23
09-04AA5507dep +10 → arr−20
09-04AA9973arrived+59

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
GRRGrand Rapids +9 min smooth 🌤 few clouds · N 0 kt Full GRR delay board →
DCAWashington +0 min smooth 🌤 overcast · N 0 kt Full DCA delay board →

Weather lens

Current conditions put the pressure at GRR and DCA: 47% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +12 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →

How the Grand Rapids to Washington route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop GRR to DCA flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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GRR to DCA questions

Is GRR–DCA running on time right now?

Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at GRR is the weaker end, route health score 93/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on GRR–DCA?

Operators schedule morning departures around 06:00 from GRR. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the DCA delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from GRR to DCA?

Great-circle distance is 842 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 89–102 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does GRR–DCA fly?

American Airlines runs the route with about 17 flights a week (daily). Since one carrier owns the route, a single disruption tends to ripple through the day.