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Flights from Grand Rapids to Buffalo
There are no direct flights from Grand Rapids to Buffalo. The fastest way is one stop via Baltimore or Chicago, about 3h 11m door to door (59 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 3h 11m
Grand Rapids to Buffalo at a glance
Fastest journey3h 11mVia Baltimore, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Baltimore or Chicago
Best ways to fly from Grand Rapids to Buffalo
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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GRR Baltimore (BWI) BUF
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Sat14:15 GRR15:35 BWI0h 55m connection16:30 BWI17:26 BUFSouthwest Airlines
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GRR Chicago (ORD) BUF
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, Envoy Air
Thu18:00 GRR17:50 ORD1h 25m connection19:15 ORD21:32 BUFUnited Airlines
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GRR Philadelphia (PHL) BUF
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Mon08:30 GRR09:57 PHL5h 48m connection15:45 PHL16:41 BUFAllegiant Air + Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
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GRR New York (LGA) BUF
Leg 1: Republic Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Republic Airlines
Mon06:15 GRR07:46 LGA8h 14m connection16:00 LGA17:08 BUFRepublic Airlines + American Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 553 km343 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 11mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneBuffalo vs Grand Rapids
- Currency in Buffalo
- USD
- Airports
- GRR → BUF
Flights from Grand Rapids to Buffalo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Grand Rapids to Buffalo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Baltimore, Chicago and Philadelphia. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Grand Rapids to Buffalo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 11m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 553 km.
Where do you change planes between Grand Rapids and Buffalo?
The best connecting points are Baltimore (BWI), Chicago (ORD), Philadelphia (PHL) and New York (LGA). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Baltimore, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Grand Rapids and Buffalo?
Grand Rapids: Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR). Buffalo: Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).





