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

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572 mi airlines 33/wk
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Flight Schedule 15 flights Verified 9h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA5980
AA American
ER4
7:05 AM
EDT
9:02 AM
EDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5494
AA American
CR9
7:15 AM
EDT
9:08 AM
EDT
1h 53m
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
AS4366cs
AS Alaska
CR9
2:36 PM
EDT
4:31 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4789
AS Alaska
CR9
2:36 PM
EDT
4:31 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5615+1
AA American
CR9
2:36 PM
EDT
4:31 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4072
AS Alaska
ER4
9:17 AM
EDT TF
11:31 AM
EDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
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AA5614
AA American
CR9
10:35 AM
EDT TF
12:43 PM
EDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
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AA5615+1
AA American
CR9
11:09 AM
EDT TF
1:17 PM
EDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4789
AS Alaska
CR9
11:09 AM
EDT TF
1:17 PM
EDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4366+1
AS Alaska
CR9
11:09 AM
EDT TF
1:17 PM
EDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS6651
AS Alaska
ER4
9:52 PM
EDT TF
12:10 AM+1
EDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5493
AA American
CR9
9:52 PM
EDT TF
11:58 PM
EDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5905
AA American
ER4
9:52 PM
EDT TF
12:10 AM+1
EDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AA5189
AA American
CR9
9:52 PM
EDT TF
11:59 PM
EDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Grand Rapids to Philadelphia
1 carrier, 33 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 33 Flights/wk 572 mi 1h 52m nonstop 69 1-stop hubs

GRR–PHL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 572 miles in approximately 1h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 69 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 21 CR9, ER4 1h52-1h57 70% Oneworld AS
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, AS
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (21 flights/wk, 100%)
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
4
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
33
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GRR to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
69
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,950
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.

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 1 1 4
Weekly flights 33 1 1
Flight time 1h 52m 1h 31m
Departure OTP 70%
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 52m to 1h 57m.
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 52m to 1h 57m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights33 out / 42 return
1-stop connections69 hubs
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 approximately 1h 52m to 1h 57m. The route covers 572 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 33 nonstop flights per week from GRR to PHL. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YIP, TEB, RDU, PWK, LGA, BWI, CMH, CVG, TVC, HHH, VRB, GSO, JFK, AGS, PIE, HOU, FXE, APF, OPF, SFB, VPS, DAL, PGD, PBI, MRK, OMA, FMY, TPA, RSW, SCF, SLC, MSY, BIV, TUS, SKB, VNY, SXM, PHX, PSP, SNA, UVF, SFO, LAX, SAV, BOS, DCA, DTW, PDX, ATL, ORD, CLT, MIA, EWR, MSP, MDW, IAH, BNA, FLL, DFW, JAX, DEN, MCO, SRQ, AUS, LAS, BKL, LUK, CLE and STL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

GRR to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GRR to PHL ranges from 1 hours 52 minutes to 1 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 572 miles (920 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 75 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

69 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YIP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kalamazoo (AZO), South Bend (SBN) and Detroit (DTW).