Flying from Seattle to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR): what you need to know
All exciting adventures set off from Seattle's main airport, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Explore your options for booking a flight from Seattle to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) departing from this terminal.
The timezone in Grand Rapids is UTC-4, which is 3 hours ahead of Seattle. Gerald R. Ford International Airport is located in Grand Rapids.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Seattle to GRR.
Getting on a plane during a peak time like July? Busy periods (like summer, Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
From the centre of Seattle, SEA is approximately 23 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Need a handy hotel near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Seattle to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE)
LKE is around 3 kilometres from central Seattle. It'll take you 11 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 23 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Seattle to GRR, take things easy in one of these hotels close to Lake Union Sea Plane Base:
About Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Seattle to Gerald R. Ford International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GRR instead:
Getting from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to central Grand Rapids
Gerald R. Ford International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from the centre of Grand Rapids. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 20 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour and 16 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 143 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 249 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from Seattle to GRR. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool and compare the prices of tickets from Seattle to Gerald R. Ford International Airport across each month. We've made the lowest fares green, so you can easily choose a flight within your budget.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Seattle to Gerald R. Ford International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Grand Rapids, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Grand Rapids. July is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Seattle to GRR sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 2ºC. Search for cheap flights from Seattle to Gerald R. Ford International Airport sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Grand Rapids
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Grand Rapids right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Seattle to Gerald R. Ford International Airport:
One of the best ways to experience Grand Rapids is to explore its most popular sights. Essential stops include Art Prize, John Ball Zoo and Downtown Market Grand Rapids.
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