Flights
Flights to Grand Rapids
Flying to Grand Rapids for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near Grand Rapids, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 604 upcoming events in and around Grand Rapids (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Grand Rapids is Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), 9.3 miles away. For Devos Hall, the nearest is GRR at 9.7 miles.
Airports serving Grand Rapids
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Grand Rapids, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) 9.3 mi (15 km) | Large | Nearest to Devos Hall, Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, LMCU Ballpark, Elevation at The Intersection, Intersection, The Pyramid Scheme and GLC Live at 20 Monroe. |
Nearest airport to each Grand Rapids venue
The busiest venues in and around Grand Rapids, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Devos Hall Hotels near Devos Hall | GRR, 9.7 mi | — |
| Van Andel Arena Hotels near Van Andel Arena | GRR, 9.4 mi | — |
| Grand Rapids Civic Theatre Hotels near Grand Rapids Civic Theatre | GRR, 9.3 mi | — |
| LMCU Ballpark Hotels near LMCU Ballpark | GRR, 13 mi | — |
| Elevation at The Intersection Hotels near Elevation at The Intersection | GRR, 9.4 mi | — |
| Intersection Hotels near Intersection | GRR, 9.4 mi | — |
| The Pyramid Scheme Hotels near The Pyramid Scheme | GRR, 9.3 mi | — |
| GLC Live at 20 Monroe Hotels near GLC Live at 20 Monroe | GRR, 9.4 mi | — |
Flying in for a Grand Rapids event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 135 events in and around Grand Rapids; 67% on Fri–Sun; 99 of the 135 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Oktoberfest Grand Rapids
Riverside Park - Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, Michigan
From about $63.00View TicketsBrooks And Dunn
Acrisure Amphitheater, Grand Rapids, Michigan
From about $66.00View TicketsCheekface
The Pyramid Scheme, Grand Rapids, Michigan
From about $47.00View TicketsPete Lee
Dr. Grins Comedy Club at The B.O.B., Grand Rapids, Michigan
From about $40.00View TicketsCome From Away
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, Grand Rapids, Michigan
From about $52.00View TicketsGrand Rapids Symphony: Marcelo Lehninger - Simon Trpceski Plays Prokofiev
Devos Hall, Grand Rapids, Michigan
From about $33.00View TicketsElectric Feels: Indie Rock & Electronic Dance Party
Intersection, Grand Rapids, Michigan
From about $45.00View TicketsOktoberfest Grand Rapids
Riverside Park - Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, Michigan
From about $65.00View Tickets
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Flying in to Grand Rapids: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Devos Hall it is GRR, 9.7 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
How many events are in Grand Rapids in the next 30 days?
135 in and around Grand Rapids in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 67% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 99 of the 135 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
How many airports serve Grand Rapids?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Grand Rapids: Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).
How far is GRR from downtown Grand Rapids?
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) is 9.3 miles (15 km) from downtown Grand Rapids in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
Which airport is best for Devos Hall?
The closest airport to Devos Hall is Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), 9.7 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is best for Van Andel Arena?
The closest airport to Van Andel Arena is Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), 9.4 miles away in a straight line.
What is the closest airport to Grand Rapids?
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Grand Rapids, 9.3 miles away in a straight line.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
