The cheapest times to fly from TRI to GRR are
- January 1st to February 18th
- April 16th to April 29th
- May 14th to June 3rd
- July 2nd to August 5th
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 TRI to GRR is early December. Prices can be as high as $979 for Sunday flights during early to mid May, or as low as $198 for Tuesday flights around early December.
When to Fly to Grand Rapids
Flying from Bristol/Johnson City/Kingsport, TN (TRI) to Grand Rapids, MI (GRR) will usually cost between $246 to $432 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 $258. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid May, with an average price of $562. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $305 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $298 can be considered a good price for a round-trip TRI to GRR flight.
See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the TRI to GRR route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.
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Compared to other flights, the TRI to GRR flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Bristol. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.39, 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 $97 (27%) 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 $260. Return trip prices are from the GRR to TRI 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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Nonstop Flights and Layovers
Travelers looking to fly from TRI to GRR can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 50 minutes may not 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 not usually a nonstop flight from TRI to GRR while comparing.
- 120 miles (193 km) away from GRR
- Usually 10.57% less expensive than GRR
- 1-layover flights available
- 137 miles (220 km) away from GRR
- Usually 4.36% less expensive than GRR
- 1-layover flights available
- 90 miles (145 km) away from GRR
- Usually 1.68% less expensive than GRR
- 1-layover flights available
- 133 miles (214 km) away from GRR
- Usually 1.01% less expensive than GRR
- 1-layover flights available
Flight Questions Answered
Still have questions about flying from TRI to GRR? We’ve got answers.
Which airlines fly this route?
You can find 3 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.
How far away is it from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Tri Cities Airport?
The distance between the two airports is roughly 472 miles or 760 kilometers.
How long does it take to fly from TRI to GRR?
The real-world flight time for a nonstop TRI to GRR flight is about 1 hour 50 minutes.
How many flights go between Bristol/Johnson City/Kingsport, TN and Grand Rapids, MI?
It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 53 available flights from TRI to GRR.
Airport Location Info
Departing Airport
Origination code | TRI |
Origination airport name | Tri Cities Airport |
City | Bristol/Johnson City/Kingsport, TN |
Country | the United States |
Latitude | 36.5 |
Longitude | -82.4 |
Return Airport
Destination code | GRR |
Destination airport name | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
City | Grand Rapids, MI |
Country | the United States |
Latitude | 42.9 |
Longitude | -85.5 |
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