Flying from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR): what you need to know
Give yourself enough time to make your PIE to GRR flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Grand Rapids (and then seeing more of United States!) is a snap with Allegiant Air. This popular airline offers direct flights from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Allegiant Air on this route.
With 68.42% of services landing on schedule, Allegiant Air is the most punctual carrier offering PIE to GRR flights.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport. Many travellers pass through Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport when flying between PIE and GRR.
How to find the cheapest flights from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
$70 is currently the best price for a one-way St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $140. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from PIE to GRR, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from PIE to GRR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport.
Handy information about St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
The address for PIE is Suite 221 - Terminal Building.
Of the departures from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport, 77.01% land on time at their destination.
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport is around 29 kilometres from central Tampa. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 2 hours 10 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to PIE? If you're catching an early flight from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
Consider booking a hotel near GRR if you're taking a late St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Gerald R. Ford International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and experience more of Grand Rapids and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Gerald R. Ford International Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to central Grand Rapids
The address for GRR is 5500 44th Street Southeast.
From Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Grand Rapids is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Grand Rapids. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Grand Rapids during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PIE to GRR in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Chicago is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Grand Rapids. Around 209 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
Columbus is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 402 kilometres south-east of Grand Rapids. No trip is complete without dropping by Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.