Milwaukee to Grand Rapids (MKE–GRR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 19 1-stop flights Verified 28m ago
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 2h 57m AFDLKE AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Grand Rapids flights
ORD Chicago 3h 8m AAACAS AAASBA Chicago (ORD) to Grand Rapids flights
MSP Minneapolis 3h 38m AFAMDL AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Grand Rapids flights
BNA Nashville 3h 54m WN G4WN Nashville (BNA) to Grand Rapids flights
MDW Chicago 4h 18m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Grand Rapids flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 30m WN WN Baltimore (BWI) to Grand Rapids flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 49m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Grand Rapids flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 50m AA AA Charlotte (CLT) to Grand Rapids flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 29m AAQR AAASG4 Philadelphia (PHL) to Grand Rapids flights
LGA New York 5h 41m DLWS AADL New York (LGA) to Grand Rapids flights
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Milwaukee to Grand Rapids
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
120 mi 0h 22m nonstop +1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between MKE and GRR, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to GRR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
639
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
MKE → GRR
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
Arriving
70%
Return
GRR → MKE
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MKE delays → GRR delays →

Other ways to reach Grand Rapids from Milwaukee

Nearby airports with service to Gerald R. Ford International Airport.
Metric MKE→GRR ORD→GRR MSN→GRR
Distance from MKE 67 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 14 1
Weekly flights 345
Flight time 0h 22m 1h 0h 32m
Departure OTP 45%
Airports within 200 miles of MKE with service to Gerald R. Ford International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Grand Rapids is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee.
MKE: CDT · GRR: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 7:00 PM in Grand Rapids.
Distance & Flight Time
120 mi / 193 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 22m gate to gate.

MKE–GRR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to Grand Rapids route.
Route details
Distance120 mi / 193 km
Flight time0h 22m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MKE
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
Destination: GRR
IATA / ICAOGRR / KGRR
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation794 ft / 242 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKE to GRR flights.
Nonstop flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport take about 0h 22m gate to gate. The route covers 120 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Grand Rapids is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee.
Yes, return flights from GRR to MKE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MSN and MDW. 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 MKE to GRR

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MKE to GRR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKE to GRR is about 0 hours 22 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 120 miles (193 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Madison (MSN) and Chicago (MDW).