Grand Rapids to Philadelphia (GRR–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

GRR Airport Page →
572 mi airlines charter/private 27/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 13 flights Verified 26m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA5494
AA American
CR9
6:57 AM
EDT
8:50 AM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5980
AA American
E145
7:05 AM
EDT
9:02 AM
EDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5614
AA American
CR9
1:13 PM
EDT
3:05 PM
EDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G43490
G4 Allegiant
320
1:43 PM
EDT
3:34 PM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5535
AA American
CR9
3:23 PM
EDT
5:12 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5274
AA American
CR7
6:59 PM
EDT
8:54 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5614
AA American
CR9
10:35 AM
EDT TF
12:43 PM
EDT
2h 8m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5535
AA American
CR9
12:50 PM
EDT TF
2:53 PM
EDT
2h 3m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5274
AA American
CR7
4:22 PM
EDT TF
6:28 PM
EDT
2h 6m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5905
AA American
ER4
6:00 PM
EDT TF
8:20 PM
EDT
2h 20m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5493+1
AA American
CR9
9:52 PM
EDT TF
11:58 PM
EDT
2h 6m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4072cs
AS Alaska
CR9
9:52 PM
EDT TF
11:58 PM
EDT
2h 6m
32%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS6651
AS Alaska
ER4
9:52 PM
EDT TF
12:10 AM+1
EDT
2h 18m
32%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 3h 29m AFAMDL AAAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Philadelphia flights
MDW Chicago 3h 52m WN EJATWYWN Chicago (MDW) to Philadelphia flights
DCA Washington 3h 56m AAAS AAASBA Washington (DCA) to Philadelphia flights
ORD Chicago 4h 17m AAASBA AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Philadelphia flights
IAD Dulles 4h 43m SGX ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Philadelphia flights
BOS Boston 4h 45m G4 AAAFB6 Boston (BOS) to Philadelphia flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 55m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Philadelphia flights
BNA Nashville 5h 11m G4WN AAEIWN Nashville (BNA) to Philadelphia flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 19m AA AAASBA Charlotte (CLT) to Philadelphia flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 22m AFAMDL AADLEI Minneapolis (MSP) to Philadelphia flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Grand Rapids to Philadelphia
2 carriers, 27 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 572 mi 1h 53m nonstop

GRR–PHL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Allegiant Air lead the route. The flight covers 572 miles in approximately 1h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GRR–PHL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AS 25 CR7, CR9, E145 1h49-1h57 50% Oneworld AS
G4 Allegiant Air 2 320 1h51 50%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G4
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (25 flights/wk, 93%)
Unaffiliated: G4 (2 flights/wk, 7%)
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 PHL direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
27
Outbound / wk
34
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GRR to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,866
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 → PHL
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
82%
Return
PHL → GRR
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
16%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. GRR delays → PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Grand Rapids

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric GRR→PHL AZO→PHL SBN→PHL
Distance from GRR 45 mi 91 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 6
Weekly flights 27 1 1
Flight time 1h 53m 1h 12m 1h 17m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of GRR with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Grand Rapids, it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
572 mi / 920 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 53m gate to gate.
Getting from PHL

SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.

Philadelphia Climate

Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.

Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.

GRR–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Grand Rapids to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance572 mi / 920 km
Flight time1h 53m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights27 out / 34 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GRR
IATA / ICAOGRR / KGRR
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation794 ft / 242 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GRR to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take about 1h 53m gate to gate. The route covers 572 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from GRR to PHL: American Airlines and Allegiant Air.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago Midway and Ronald Reagan Washington National.
Yes, return flights from PHL to GRR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AZO, SBN 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 PHL

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Allegiant Air. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

GRR to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GRR to PHL is about 1 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 572 miles (920 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 34 return, totaling 61 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago Midway and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kalamazoo (AZO), South Bend (SBN) and Detroit (DTW).