grr-to-clt

 

The cheapest times to fly from GRR to CLT are

  • January 1st to February 25th
  • April 23rd to May 6th
  • August 6th to November 18th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from GRR to CLT is early December. Prices can be as high as $711 for Sunday flights during early to mid May, or as low as $285 for Tuesday flights around early December.

 

When to Fly to Charlotte

Flying from Grand Rapids, MI (GRR) to Charlotte, NC (CLT) will usually cost between $285 to $383 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early December with an average ticket price of $311. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid May, with an average price of $394. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $83 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $335 can be considered a good price for a round-trip GRR to CLT flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the GRR to CLT route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

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GRR to CLT Flight Prices

Compared to other flights, the GRR to CLT flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Grand Rapids. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.36, which is a bit above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $63 (18%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $290. Return trip prices are from the CLT to GRR flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Departing Prices by Day

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Return Trip Prices by Day

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Return Day Prices

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from GRR to CLT can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 2 minutes may be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from GRR to CLT while comparing.

Destination alternative #1: Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) in Greensboro/High Point, NC

  • 83 miles (134 km) away from CLT
  • Usually 28.81% less expensive than CLT
  • 1-layover flights available

See GRR to GSO flights

Destination alternative #2: Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) in Raleigh/Durham, NC

  • 130 miles (209 km) away from CLT
  • Usually 29.85% less expensive than CLT
  • 1-layover flights available

See GRR to RDU flights

Destination alternative #3: Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) in Columbia, SC

  • 89 miles (143 km) away from CLT
  • Usually 23.58% less expensive than CLT
  • 1-layover flights available

See GRR to CAE flights

Destination alternative #4: Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) in Greer, SC

  • 75 miles (121 km) away from CLT
  • Usually 17.46% less expensive than CLT
  • 1-layover flights available

See GRR to GSP flights

Destination alternative #5: Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field Airport (FAY) in Fayetteville, NC

  • 118 miles (190 km) away from CLT
  • Usually 18.96% less expensive than CLT
  • 1-layover flights available

See GRR to FAY flights

Destination alternative #6: Augusta Regional at Bush Field Airport (AGS) in Augusta, GA

  • 140 miles (225 km) away from CLT
  • Usually 11.34% less expensive than CLT
  • 1-layover flights available

See GRR to AGS flights

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from GRR to CLT? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 6 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, Frontier, Qantas, Southwest, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 583 miles or 938 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from GRR to CLT?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop GRR to CLT flight is about 2 hour 2 minutes.

How many flights go between Grand Rapids, MI and Charlotte, NC?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 57 available flights from GRR to CLT.

 

Airport Location Info

 

Departing Airport

Origination code GRR
Origination airport name Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City Grand Rapids, MI
Country the United States
Latitude 42.9
Longitude -85.5

Return Airport

Destination code CLT
Destination airport name Charlotte Douglas International Airport
City Charlotte, NC
Country the United States
Latitude 35.2
Longitude -80.9

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from GRR to CLT tend to depart late far less frequently than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 20% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 28% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave CLT heading for GRR about 5 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Charlotte, NC is about 1 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

  • PSA: 5 minutes late
  • Some airlines not reporting

 

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