Flying from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.
Minneapolis's timezone is UTC-5, making Minneapolis one hour behind Grand Rapids.
Each week, there are 40 Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as soon as possible, go for the 07:00 Delta Air Lines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 19:25 with Sun Country Airlines.
Your GRR to MSP flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Delta Air Lines is your ticket to exploring Minneapolis (and maybe even some other exciting parts of United States!). Check out the direct flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport offered by this airline.
Most passengers choose to travel with Delta Air Lines on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating GRR to MSP flights is Delta Air Lines. Its services arrive without delay 77.19% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between GRR and MSP:
Chicago Midway International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flight is $266. A round-trip fare is currently $497. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from GRR to MSP, reserve your trip seven months before your planned departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from GRR to MSP.
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Handy information about Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
You'll find GRR at 5500 44th Street Southeast.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Gerald R. Ford International Airport, 72.98% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Grand Rapids to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to GRR? If you've booked an early flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MSP instead:
Pick up a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport rental car and discover Minneapolis and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Thrifty and Dollar are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport about two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central Minneapolis. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
July is the most popular month for flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Minneapolis in February.
Lock in your flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Minneapolis during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 29ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GRR to MSP in January. Temperatures average between -19ºC and -1ºC then.
Explore more of United States
Milwaukee is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Minneapolis. Around 483 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Miller Park, Pabst Mansion and Milwaukee Public Museum.
Around 467 kilometres south-west of Minneapolis, Omaha is another favourite stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Old Market, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and Heartland of America Park.