Cheap Flights from GRR to MSP: When to Fly from Grand Rapids to Minneapolis

 

The cheapest times to fly from GRR to MSP are

• January 1st to February 25th
• April 23rd to May 13th
• August 13th to November 18th
• early December

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 MSP is mid to late August. Prices can be as high as $518 for Sunday flights during early April, or as low as $197 for Wednesday flights around mid to late August.

 

When to Fly to Minneapolis

Flying from Grand Rapids, MI (GRR) to Minneapolis, MN (MSP) will usually cost between $219 to $332 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is mid to late August with an average ticket price of $243. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early April, with an average price of $331. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $89 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $280 can be considered a good price for a round-trip GRR to MSP flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the GRR to MSP 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 $0.43, which is a bit above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday 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 $70 (23%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $229. Return trip prices are from the MSP to GRR flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from GRR to MSP can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 43 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 MSP while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 7 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, Frontier, Iberia, Qantas, Southwest, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 407 miles or 655 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop GRR to MSP flight is about 1 hour 43 minutes.

How many flights go between Grand Rapids, MI and Minneapolis, MN?

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

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from GRR to MSP tend to depart late far less frequently than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 23% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 27% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave MSP heading for GRR about 14 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Minneapolis, MN is about 12 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Delta: 9 minutes late
• SkyWest: 24 minutes late
• Endeavor: 13 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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