Grand Rapids to Kincheloe (GRR–CIU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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238 mi airlines charter/private
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Feb 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
DTW Detroit 3h 58m AFAMDL → DL Detroit (DTW) to Kincheloe flights
MSP Minneapolis 3h 59m AFAMDL → DL Minneapolis (MSP) to Kincheloe flights
ORD Chicago 4h 24m AAASBA → UA Chicago (ORD) to Kincheloe flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Grand Rapids to Kincheloe
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 238 mi 1h 26m nonstop

GRR–CIU had nonstop service, last on the schedule in February 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 238 miles in 1h 26m.

Also explore GRR Routes CIU Routes GRR Live Flights CIU Live Flights GRR Delays
All flights from Kincheloe (CIU) Kincheloe to Grand Rapids flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop GRR–CIU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
IRO IRO 0 – – 91% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: IRO (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for GRR to CIU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
DTW ~3h 58m MSP ~3h 59m ORD ~4h 24m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
70
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
GRR → CIU
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Return
CIU → GRR
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. GRR delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kincheloe from Grand Rapids

Nearby airports with service to Chippewa County International Airport.
Metric GRR→CIU MBS→CIU DTW→CIU
Distance from GRR – 85 mi 120 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – – 7
Flight time 1h 26m 3h 34m 1h 7m
Departure OTP 91% – –
Freeland (MBS) to Kincheloe flights · Detroit (DTW) to Kincheloe flights
Airports within 200 miles of GRR with service to Chippewa County International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kincheloe is 0 hours the same as Grand Rapids.
GRR: EDT · CIU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Grand Rapids, it's 6:00 PM in Kincheloe.
Distance & Flight Time
238 mi / 383 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 26m gate to gate.
Facts

GRR–CIU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Grand Rapids to Kincheloe route.
Route details
Distance238 mi / 383 km
Flight time1h 26m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GRR
Full nameGerald R. Ford International Airport
IATA / ICAOGRR / KGRR
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation794 ft / 242 m
Destination: CIU
Full nameChippewa County International Airport
IATA / ICAOCIU / KCIU
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation800 ft / 244 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GRR to CIU flights.
Nonstop flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport take about 1h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 238 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from GRR to CIU. The last scheduled nonstop was in February 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in February 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 26m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare.
Nearby alternatives include MBS and DTW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GRR to CIU

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in February 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

GRR to CIU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GRR to CIU is about 1 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 238 miles (383 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Freeland (MBS) and Detroit (DTW).