Grand Rapids to Tampa (GRR–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 16m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Tampa flights
BNA Nashville 4h 19m G4NJMWN AAWN Nashville (BNA) to Tampa flights
MDW Chicago 4h 25m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Tampa flights
DTW Detroit 4h 31m AFAMDL AFDLF9 Detroit (DTW) to Tampa flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 4h 35m G4 MX Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Tampa flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 58m AA AABAIB Charlotte (CLT) to Tampa flights
ORD Chicago 4h 59m AAASBA AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Tampa flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 23m WN F9WN Baltimore (BWI) to Tampa flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 28m AAG4 AAASF9 Philadelphia (PHL) to Tampa flights
DCA Washington 5h 42m AAAS AAASWN Washington (DCA) to Tampa flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Grand Rapids to Tampa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 1,043 mi 2h 50m nonstop

GRR–TPA had nonstop service from Frontier and Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in April 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 1,043 miles in 2h 50m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop GRR–TPA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
F9 Frontier 0 64%
WN Southwest Airlines 0 64%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for GRR to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,616
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 → TPA
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
64%
Return
TPA → GRR
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. GRR delays → TPA delays →

Other ways to reach Tampa from Grand Rapids

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric GRR→TPA LAN→TPA FNT→TPA
Distance from GRR 48 mi 90 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights
Flight time 2h 50m 3h 59m 2h 34m
Departure OTP 64%
Airports within 200 miles of GRR with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Grand Rapids, it's 6:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,043 mi / 1,679 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m gate to gate.
Getting from TPA

Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level curb; typically $20–30 to downtown Tampa and $45–60 to St. Petersburg. Taxis at the rank run $25–35 to Tampa center. The HART bus (Route 30X) connects to downtown for $2.25 but is infrequent; check schedules before relying on it.Rental car counters are in the arrivals hall with a shuttle to the consolidated rental facility. I-275 provides direct access north to downtown and south toward St. Pete. The airport's people mover system is free and connects all areas of the terminal complex.

Tampa Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Tampa is called the "lightning capital of North America." Afternoon thunderstorms are nearly daily from June through September, causing frequent ground stops and gate holds during summer afternoons. Summer afternoon flights routinely run late.

Hurricane season (June–November) poses storm surge and wind risk. Direct hits are rare, but evacuations periodically affect the region. Winter (December–February) is mild at 14–23°C with very low disruption risk. Spring (March–May) is the most comfortable season.

GRR–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Grand Rapids to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance1,043 mi / 1,679 km
Flight time2h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GRR
IATA / ICAOGRR / KGRR
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation794 ft / 242 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GRR to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Tampa International Airport take about 2h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 1,043 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from GRR to TPA: Frontier and Southwest Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 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 April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 50m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Chicago Midway.
Yes, return flights from TPA to GRR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAN, FNT and SBN. 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 TPA

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) had nonstop service from Frontier and Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in April 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 TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GRR to TPA is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,043 miles (1,679 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lansing (LAN), Flint (FNT) and South Bend (SBN).