Grand Rapids to Denver (GRR–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
UA1102
UA United
739
9:00 AM
CDT
10:01 AM
MDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1658
UA United
738
9:31 AM
CDT
10:12 AM
MDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3940
WN Southwest
737
12:45 PM
CDT
1:35 PM
MDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3272
WN Southwest
7M8
12:50 PM
CDT
1:40 PM
MDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2745
UA United
320
3:38 PM
CDT
4:40 PM
MDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN435
WN Southwest
73H
4:00 PM
CDT
4:55 PM
MDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2637
UA United
738
9:50 AM
MDT
2:23 PM
CDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3017
WN Southwest
7S7
12:55 PM
MDT
5:15 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2121
UA United
320
8:03 PM
MDT
12:40 AM+1
CDT
3h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Grand Rapids to Denver
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 1,012 mi 1h 41m nonstop -1h behind 36 1-stop hubs

GRR–DEN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,012 miles in approximately 1h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GRR–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 21 320, 738, 739 1h41-3h01 0% Star Alliance
WN Southwest Airlines 7 737, 73H, 7M8 2h50-2h55 0%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – UA
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (21 flights/wk, 75%)
Unaffiliated: WN (7 flights/wk, 25%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GRR to DEN direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GRR to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,241
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
GRR → DEN
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
79%
Return
DEN → GRR
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
43%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. GRR delays → DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Grand Rapids

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric GRR→DEN SBN→DEN DTW→DEN
Distance from GRR 91 mi 120 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 6
Weekly flights 28 1 117
Flight time 1h 41m 2h 2h 42m
Departure OTP 0%
Airports within 200 miles of GRR with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Denver is 1 hour behind Grand Rapids.
GRR: CDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Grand Rapids, it's 5:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
1,012 mi / 1,629 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 41m to 3h 1m.
Getting from DEN

RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.

Denver Climate

Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.

Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.

GRR–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Grand Rapids to Denver route.
Route details
Distance1,012 mi / 1,629 km
Flight time1h 41m to 3h 1m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 15 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: GRR
IATA / ICAOGRR / KGRR
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Knox
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation794 ft / 242 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GRR to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 1h 41m to 3h 1m. The route covers 1,012 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from GRR to DEN. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HOU, STL, SCF, PSP, TUS, SUN, AZA, MSY, SAV, PHX, DTW, AUS, MSP, ORD, DCA, MDW, JAX, BNA, ATL, CLT, IAH, DFW, MIA, BWI, LGA, EWR, PHL, MCO, FLL, RSW, TPA, LAS, SRQ, MKE, CLE and PBI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 1 hour behind Grand Rapids.
Yes, return flights from DEN to GRR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SBN, DTW and MKE. 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 DEN

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

GRR to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GRR to DEN ranges from 1 hours 41 minutes to 3 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,012 miles (1,629 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 43 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via HOU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include South Bend (SBN), Detroit (DTW) and Milwaukee (MKE).