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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AS4072
AS Alaska
ER4
9:17 AM
EDT TF
11:31 AM
CDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6000
AA American
ER4
9:17 AM
EDT TF
11:31 AM
CDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4366
AS Alaska
CR9
11:09 AM
EDT TF
1:17 PM
CDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4789
AS Alaska
CR9
11:09 AM
EDT TF
1:17 PM
CDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5615
AA American
CR9
11:09 AM
EDT TF
1:17 PM
CDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4072
AS Alaska
ER4
11:56 AM
CDT
1:53 PM
EDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6000
AA American
ER4
11:56 AM
CDT
1:53 PM
EDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4366
AS Alaska
CR9
2:36 PM
CDT
4:31 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4789
AS Alaska
CR9
2:36 PM
CDT
4:31 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5615
AA American
CR9
2:36 PM
CDT
4:31 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Philadelphia to Grand Rapids
2 carriers, 33 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 33 Flights/wk 572 mi 2h 8m nonstop -1h behind 46 1-stop hubs

PHL–GRR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 572 miles in approximately 2h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 46 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHL–GRR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 19 CR9, ER4 2h08-2h14 77% Oneworld
AA American Airlines 14 CR9, ER4 2h08-2h14 77% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, AS
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA, AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (33 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, PHL to GRR 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
5
Nonstop flights
33
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to GRR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,820
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
PHL → GRR
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
34%
Return
GRR → PHL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays → GRR delays →

Other ways to reach Grand Rapids from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Gerald R. Ford International Airport.
Metric PHL→GRR EWR→GRR BWI→GRR
Distance from PHL 80 mi 90 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 1
Weekly flights 33 29 16
Flight time 2h 8m 2h 5m 1h 45m
Departure OTP 77%
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to Gerald R. Ford International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Grand Rapids is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
PHL: EDT · GRR: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 5:00 PM in Grand Rapids.
Distance & Flight Time
572 mi / 920 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 8m to 2h 14m.
Getting to PHL

SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.

Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.

PHL–GRR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Grand Rapids route.
Route details
Distance572 mi / 920 km
Flight time2h 8m to 2h 14m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights33 out / 27 return
1-stop connections46 hubs
Origin: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: GRR
IATA / ICAOGRR / KGRR
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Knox
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation794 ft / 242 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to GRR flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport take approximately 2h 8m to 2h 14m. The route covers 572 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 33 nonstop flights per week from PHL to GRR. The return direction has about 27 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, PWK, IAD, LGA, SWF, YYZ, DAY, MKE, CHS, PIE, VRB, ORL, FXE, APF, DAL, SUA, HOU, MDW, SNA, DCA, AUA, JAX, EWR, SRQ, ATL, ORD, DTW, IAH, CLT, MSP, SAV, BNA, MIA, LEX, FLL, TPA, MCO, DEN, RSW, PHX, PBI, IND, DFW, AUS, LAS and BWI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Grand Rapids is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
Yes, return flights from GRR to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EWR, BWI and TEB. 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 PHL to GRR

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PHL to GRR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to GRR ranges from 2 hours 8 minutes to 2 hours 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 572 miles (920 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 60 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

46 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR), Baltimore (BWI) and Teterboro (TEB).