Flying from Portland Airport (PDX) to Grand Rapids Airport (GRR): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Portland Airport to Grand Rapids Airport is 3 hours 55 minutes.
To ensure you catch your PDX to GRR flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Allegiant Air offers direct flights from Portland Airport to Grand Rapids Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Grand Rapids — and maybe even more of the United States if you have time.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Allegiant Air on this route.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Portland Airport to Grand Rapids Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between PDX and GRR include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Denver International Airport
Chicago Midway Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland Airport (PDX) to Grand Rapids Airport (GRR)
Currently, 111 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Portland Airport to Grand Rapids Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 220 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from PDX to GRR. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Portland Airport to Grand Rapids Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from PDX to GRR.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Portland Airport to Grand Rapids Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
PDX is located at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from PDX land at their destination as scheduled 83% of the time.
Portland Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Portland. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Portland Airport to Grand Rapids Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near PDX:
Arriving at Grand Rapids Airport (GRR)
Reserve a hotel near GRR if you're taking a late Portland Airport to Grand Rapids Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Grand Rapids Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and explore beyond Grand Rapids's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Grand Rapids Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to central Grand Rapids
GRR is located at 5500 44th Street Southeast.
Grand Rapids Airport to central Grand Rapids has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
It takes around 55 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Grand Rapids Airport (GRR)
October is the most popular month for flights from Portland Airport to Grand Rapids Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Grand Rapids in March.
Lock in your flight from Portland Airport to Grand Rapids Airport for July if you'd like to explore Grand Rapids during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PDX to GRR sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Grand Rapids is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. Around 209 kilometres south-west of Grand Rapids, a visit to Chicago will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
If there's time to check out another great destination in the United States, consider Columbus, roughly 402 kilometres south-east of Grand Rapids. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre are highlights.