Travelling from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.
Each week, there are 13 Philadelphia International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as early as possible, pick the 08:20 American Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 21:00 with American Airlines.
To ensure you get on your PHL to GRR flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Grand Rapids (and then exploring more of United States!) is a snap with American Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with American Airlines on this route.
American Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for PHL to GRR flights, with 87.01% of services landing on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Philadelphia International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between PHL and GRR include:
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
Rs10,899 is the lowest price for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs21,518. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from PHL to GRR, book your journey six months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from PHL to GRR.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
You'll find PHL at Industrial Highway and Island Road.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Philadelphia International Airport, data shows 78.93% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Philadelphia International Airport from central Philadelphia, it'll take about 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near PHL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
If you're landing on a late Philadelphia International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near GRR:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Gerald R. Ford International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Grand Rapids and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Gerald R. Ford International Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to central Grand Rapids
You'll find GRR at 5500 44th Street Southeast.
From Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Grand Rapids is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Grand Rapids in April.
The warmest month in Grand Rapids is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PHL to GRR in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC and 2ºC then.
Explore more of United States
You've done Grand Rapids, now it's time to explore other corners of United States. Travel around 209 kilometres south-west to Chicago to tick off its popular sights. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Columbus is another standout destination in United States and is around 402 kilometres south-east of Grand Rapids. No trip is complete without a visit to Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
