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Flights from Grand Rapids to Oakland

There are no direct flights from Grand Rapids to Oakland. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Las Vegas, about 5h 54m door to door (57 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 54m
GRROAKDEN

Grand Rapids to Oakland at a glance

Fastest journey5h 54mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Las Vegas

Best ways to fly from Grand Rapids to Oakland

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

1
GRR Chicago (MDW) OAK
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines, Volaris
Sat13:30 GRR13:10 MDW1h 05m connection14:15 MDW16:24 OAKSouthwest Airlines
22 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 54m
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GRR Las Vegas (LAS) OAK
Leg 1: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Thu12:15 GRR13:07 LAS0h 53m connection14:00 LAS15:19 OAKSouthwest Airlines
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 04m
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3
GRR Denver (DEN) OAK
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Thu15:30 GRR15:58 DEN2h 02m connection18:00 DEN19:21 OAKSouthwest Airlines
30 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 51m
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4
GRR Portland (PDX) OAK
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Horizon Air
Self-transfer likely ~8h 17m
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GRR Phoenix (PHX) OAK
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~7h 58m
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GRR Los Angeles (SNA) OAK
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~7h 59m
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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
3,127 km1,942 miles
Journey time
5h 54mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hOakland vs Grand Rapids
Currency in Oakland
USD
Airports
GRR → OAK

Flights from Grand Rapids to Oakland: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Grand Rapids to Oakland?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Las Vegas and Denver. 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 Oakland?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,127 km.
Where do you change planes between Grand Rapids and Oakland?
The best connecting points are Chicago (MDW), Las Vegas (LAS), Denver (DEN) and Portland (PDX). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Grand Rapids and Oakland?
Grand Rapids: Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR). Oakland: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK).
What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Oakland?
Oakland is 3 hours behind Grand Rapids.

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