Flying from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport.
The timezone in Phoenix is UTC-7, which is three hours behind Grand Rapids.
Take your pick of three weekly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flights. The 08:08 departure with American Airlines is the earliest flight available. American Airlines operates the last service of the day at 08:33.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your GRR to PHX flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
American Airlines has direct flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Phoenix — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is American Airlines.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates GRR to PHX flights, with 68.85% of its services landing on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between GRR and PHX:
O'Hare International Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
At the moment, RM415 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM912. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from GRR to PHX, book your journey seven months ahead of your planned departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
GRR is located at 5500 44th Street Southeast.
When it comes to Gerald R. Ford International Airport's on-time performance, 72.98% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Gerald R. Ford International Airport from central Grand Rapids, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to GRR? If you've booked an early flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
If you have a late Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near PHX:
Hit the road running by picking up a Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Dollar or Thrifty and explore beyond Phoenix's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
From Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, Phoenix is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
The quietest month for a flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Phoenix based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Phoenix is July, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Lock in your flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GRR to PHX sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Phoenix has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be explored. Around 483 kilometres west of Phoenix, a trip to San Diego will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
Las Vegas is another essential stop in United States and is around 418 kilometres north-west of Phoenix. No journey is complete without dropping by Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Fremont Street Experience.