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Flights from Grand Rapids to Columbia

There are no direct flights from Grand Rapids to Columbia. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Charlotte, about 3h 47m door to door (37 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 3h 47m
GRRCAEATL

Grand Rapids to Columbia at a glance

Fastest journey3h 47mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Charlotte

Best ways to fly from Grand Rapids to Columbia

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
GRR Atlanta (ATL) CAE
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon13:15 GRR14:52 ATL1h 23m connection16:15 ATL17:02 CAEDelta Air Lines
28 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 47m
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GRR Charlotte (CLT) CAE
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Sat06:15 GRR07:44 CLT2h 01m connection09:45 CLT10:12 CAEAmerican Airlines + Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 3h 57m
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GRR Chicago (ORD) CAE
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Sat10:00 GRR09:42 ORD3h 33m connection13:15 ORD15:53 CAESkyWest + Envoy Air
5 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 53m
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4
GRR New York (LGA) CAE
Leg 1: Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Republic Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 58m
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GRR Philadelphia (PHL) CAE
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Self-transfer likely ~5h 42m
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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
1,075 km668 miles
Journey time
3h 47mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneColumbia vs Grand Rapids
Currency in Columbia
USD
Airports
GRR → CAE

Flights from Grand Rapids to Columbia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Grand Rapids to Columbia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Charlotte and Chicago. 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 Columbia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 47m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,075 km.
Where do you change planes between Grand Rapids and Columbia?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT), Chicago (ORD) and New York (LGA). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Grand Rapids and Columbia?
Grand Rapids: Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR). Columbia: Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

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