Raleigh/Durham to Grand Rapids (RDU–GRR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Raleigh/Durham to Grand Rapids
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 602 mi 2h 25m nonstop 67 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RDU and GRR, connecting options are available through 67 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to GRR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
67
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,593
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Grand Rapids is 0 hours the same as Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · GRR: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Grand Rapids.
Distance & Flight Time
602 mi / 970 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m.
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

Facts

RDU–GRR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Grand Rapids route.
Route details
Distance602 mi / 970 km
Flight time2h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections67 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: GRR
Full nameGerald R. Ford International Airport
IATA / ICAOGRR / KGRR
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation794 ft / 242 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to GRR flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport take approximately 2h 25m. The route covers 602 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from RDU to GRR. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MKE, PIT, PWK, IAD, CHS, HHH, SAV, TYS, DAY, YYZ, MEM, CMH, TEB, JAX, ABE, CLE, PVD, VRB, SFB, SWF, GAI, MRK, ORL, PGD, TPA, MHH, HOU, DAL, STL, FXE, RSW, BFM, SUA, APF, IND, LEX, PDX, SLC, PHX, PSP, SNA, BWI, VNY, PBI, SAN, ATL, EWR, BNA, DTW, SFO, DCA, CLT, MDW, ORD, MIA, LGA, MSP, IAH, PHL, BOS, AUS, DFW, DEN, MCO, FLL, SRQ and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from GRR to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 RDU to GRR

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to GRR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to GRR ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 602 miles (970 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

67 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MKE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.