Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Grand Rapids?

Flights from Des Moines to Grand Rapids usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl (GRR).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to Grand Rapids?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Des Moines to Grand Rapids.

Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to Grand Rapids pass through?

One-stop flights from Des Moines to Grand Rapids most commonly connect through: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 83% of one-stop connections • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 10% of one-stop connections • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 4% of one-stop connections • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 4% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Grand Rapids?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 43% on flights from Des Moines to Grand Rapids. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $298 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $516, a difference of $218. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Grand Rapids?

Some of the most popular sights in Grand Rapids are Van Andel Arena, DeVos Place and DeVos Performance Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Grand Rapids on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Des Moines to Grand Rapids?

A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Grand Rapids takes 00m, covering 426 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Grand Rapids?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Have flight prices from Des Moines to Grand Rapids changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $279 to $1,525. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Des Moines to Grand Rapids looking right now?

One-way fares from Des Moines to Grand Rapids are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $404, which is 50% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Des Moines to Grand Rapids?

Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 12m, compared with 4h 22m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 4h 32m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Grand Rapids?

Grand Rapids is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport (GRR)?

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport (GRR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $78 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Hertz • Budget • Alamo • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

How much should I expect to pay for a Des Moines to Grand Rapids flight?

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Grand Rapids range from $303 to $456, with an average of $362 over the past 12 months. Anything below $303 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Grand Rapids?

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Grand Rapids typically range from $303 to $456. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $279, on United Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Grand Rapids?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Grand Rapids. It’s 18% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 42% higher.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Des Moines to Grand Rapids?

United Airlines ($279) and Southwest ($279) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Grand Rapids according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Des Moines to Grand Rapids?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the Des Moines to Grand Rapids route. 83% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ORD.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Des Moines to Grand Rapids?

Flights via Chicago Midway (MDW) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $340. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Des Moines to Grand Rapids which airport offers the shortest layover?

Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) had the shortest average connection time for Des Moines to Grand Rapids layovers at 2h 49m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Grand Rapids

Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7

6:18 pm - 11:59 pmDSM Des Moines-GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

4h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:49 pm - 9:25 pmGRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 36m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$279United Airlines

Fri, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 14

6:18 pm - 11:59 pmDSM Des Moines-GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

4h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

3:41 pm - 7:19 pmGRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl-DSM Des Moines

4h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$279United Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Thu, Dec 10

3:25 pm - 8:20 pmDSM Des Moines-GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

3h 55m1 stop Chicago Midway

7:05 am - 11:25 amGRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 20m1 stop Chicago Midway

$279Southwest

Thu, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 24

10:52 am - 3:39 pmDSM Des Moines-GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

3h 47m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

3:46 pm - 8:48 pmGRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl-DSM Des Moines

6h 02m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$304Delta

Thu, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 24

7:41 am - 1:48 pmDSM Des Moines-GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

5h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:12 pm - 12:26 amGRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl-DSM Des Moines

4h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$304American Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Thu, Dec 10

3:25 pm - 8:20 pmDSM Des Moines-GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

3h 55m1 stop Chicago Midway

5:35 am - 10:05 pmGRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl-DSM Des Moines

17h 30m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Chicago Midway

$330Southwest

Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7

6:00 am - 10:25 amDSM Des Moines-GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

3h 25m1 stop Chicago Midway

5:35 am - 10:05 pmGRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl-DSM Des Moines

17h 30m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Chicago Midway

$330Southwest

Mon, Dec 14 - Wed, Dec 16

6:18 pm - 11:59 pmDSM Des Moines-GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

4h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

3:39 pm - 8:33 pmGRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 54m1 stop Denver Intl

$369United Airlines

Tue, Nov 24 - Sun, Nov 29

7:25 pm - 12:39 amDSM Des Moines-GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

4h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:31 pm - 12:19 amGRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl-DSM Des Moines

3h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$428American Airlines

Fri, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 21

7:24 pm - 12:39 amDSM Des Moines-GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

4h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:45 am - 8:55 amGRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl-DSM Des Moines

4h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$499American Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Des Moines to Grand Rapids

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 10

6:00 am - 12:38 pmDSM Des Moines-GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

5h 38m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:50 am - 8:46 amGRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl-DSM Des Moines

3h 56m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$637American Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 10

5:29 pm - 11:58 pmDSM Des Moines-GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

5h 29m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

3:41 pm - 8:43 pmGRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl-DSM Des Moines

6h 02m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$637Delta

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 10

4:25 pm - 11:30 pmDSM Des Moines-GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

6h 05m1 stop Chicago Midway

5:35 am - 10:05 pmGRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl-DSM Des Moines

17h 30m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Chicago Midway

$653Southwest

Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8

9:11 am - 11:10 amDSM Des Moines-GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

24h 59m1 stop Orlando Sanford Intl

9:20 am - 10:50 amGRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl-DSM Des Moines

26h 30m1 stop Nashville Intl

$674Allegiant Air

Sat, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 8

11:23 am - 4:06 pmDSM Des Moines-GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

3h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:41 pm - 9:55 pmGRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl-DSM Des Moines

6h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$687United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

5:30 am - 2:36 pmDSM Des Moines-GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

8h 06m1 stop Denver Intl

1:45 pm - 7:16 pmGRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl-DSM Des Moines

6h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$687United Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 10

1:27 pm - 10:20 pmDSM Des Moines-GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

7h 53m1 stop Denver Intl

5:32 am - 10:32 amGRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl-DSM Des Moines

6h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$687United Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 8

8:00 am - 10:29 pmDSM Des Moines-GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

13h 29m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

7:50 am - 12:31 pmGRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 41m1 stop Denver Intl

$927United Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 8

8:00 am - 8:21 pmDSM Des Moines-GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

11h 21m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark

4:41 pm - 7:16 pmGRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl-DSM Des Moines

3h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$931United Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8

9:11 am - 11:10 amDSM Des Moines-GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

24h 59m1 stop Orlando Sanford Intl

4:11 pm - 7:14 pmGRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl-DSM Des Moines

28h 03m2 stops Denver Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$981Multiple Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Grand Rapids? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Grand Rapids departing in december.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Grand Rapids?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Grand Rapids. It’s 18% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 42% higher.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to Grand Rapids?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Des Moines to Grand Rapids.
How long is a flight from Des Moines to Grand Rapids?
A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Grand Rapids takes 00m, covering 426 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Grand Rapids?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
How much should I expect to pay for a Des Moines to Grand Rapids flight?
Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Grand Rapids range from $303 to $456, with an average of $362 over the past 12 months. Anything below $303 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Des Moines to Grand Rapids changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $279 to $1,525. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Des Moines to Grand Rapids looking right now?
One-way fares from Des Moines to Grand Rapids are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $404, which is 50% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport (GRR)?
Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport (GRR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $78 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Grand Rapids?
Flights from Des Moines to Grand Rapids usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl (GRR).
Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to Grand Rapids pass through?
One-stop flights from Des Moines to Grand Rapids most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 83% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 4% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Grand Rapids?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 43% on flights from Des Moines to Grand Rapids. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $298 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $516, a difference of $218.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Des Moines to Grand Rapids?
Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 12m, compared with 4h 22m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 4h 32m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Grand Rapids?
Grand Rapids is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Grand Rapids?
Some of the most popular sights in Grand Rapids are Van Andel Arena, DeVos Place and DeVos Performance Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Grand Rapids on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $298, about $218 less than Friday fares (42% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Des Moines to Grand Rapids trip for August. Fares historically average $298 round-trip in that month - typically $218 less than the most expensive month, which is February (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport.

• Baymont by Wyndham Grand Rapids Airport
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Grand Rapids Airport - South By IHG
• AmericInn by Wyndham Grand Rapids Airport North

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