Flying from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 1 hour 50 minutes.
Grand Rapids and Philadelphia are both in the UTC-4 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
You can choose from 13 weekly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flights. The 06:47 departure with American Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. American Airlines operates the last service of the day at 18:21.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your GRR to PHL flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
American Airlines is your gateway to discovering Philadelphia (and perhaps some other exciting corners of United States!). Check out the direct flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with American Airlines on this route.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating GRR to PHL flights, with 67.53% of its services landing on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between GRR and PHL:
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Currently, $136 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $333. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from GRR to PHL.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
The address for GRR is 5500 44th Street Southeast.
72.98% of flights departing from Gerald R. Ford International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Gerald R. Ford International Airport from central Grand Rapids, it takes about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near GRR? If you've booked an early flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
If you're getting in on a late Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near PHL:
Follow your own route with a Philadelphia International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and chase adventure across Philadelphia and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Philadelphia International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia
The address for PHL is Industrial Highway and Island Road.
Philadelphia International Airport to the centre of Philadelphia has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Philadelphia in February.
When booking your flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Philadelphia, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from GRR to PHL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
New York is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Philadelphia. Around 129 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Around 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia, Boston is another favourite stop in United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.
