Grand Rapids to Denver (GRR–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
GRR–DEN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,012 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 14 | 738, 739 | 2h53-2h54 | Star Alliance | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 14 | 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 2h37-2h55 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 6 | 32N | 2h59 | – | Y4 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Denver from Grand Rapids
| Metric | GRR→DEN | MKG→DEN | FNT→DEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from GRR | – | 41 mi | 90 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 40 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 2h 19m | 3h 17m |
| Departure OTP | 67% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
GRR: EDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Grand Rapids, it's 4:00 PM in Denver.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GRR to DEN
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier. With 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
GRR to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GRR to DEN is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,012 miles (1,629 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 77 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Muskegon (MKG), Flint (FNT) and South Bend (SBN).