Travelling from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Tampa International Airport (TPA): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Grand Rapids Airport to Tampa International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.
Tampa's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Grand Rapids.
To ensure you catch your GRR to TPA flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like October, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Frontier Airlines has direct flights from Grand Rapids Airport to Tampa International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Tampa — and maybe even more of the United States if you have time.
Frontier Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Grand Rapids Airport to Tampa International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between GRR and TPA include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Detroit Wayne County Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
83 € is the best price for a one-way Grand Rapids Airport to Tampa International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 181 €. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from GRR to TPA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Grand Rapids Airport to Tampa International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Picking up cheap flights from GRR to TPA is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Grand Rapids Airport to Tampa International Airport.
Handy information about Grand Rapids Airport (GRR)
GRR is located at 5500 44th Street Southeast.
73% of flights departing from Grand Rapids Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Grand Rapids Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Grand Rapids. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Grand Rapids Airport to Tampa International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to GRR:
Arriving at Tampa International Airport (TPA)
If you have a late Grand Rapids Airport to Tampa International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near TPA:
Grab a Tampa International Airport rental car and explore Tampa and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Budget and Thrifty are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Tampa International Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to central Tampa
The street address for TPA is 5507 West Spruce Street.
From Tampa International Airport, Tampa is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
The quietest month for a flight from Grand Rapids Airport to Tampa International Airport is March, while April is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Tampa based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from Grand Rapids Airport to Tampa International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Tampa, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from GRR to TPA sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Tampa, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Travel around 274 kilometres north to Jacksonville to tick off its top sights. From St. John's Cathedral to Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Miami is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 338 kilometres south-east of Tampa. No journey is complete without a visit to Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami.

