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$69+ Cheap flights from Grand Rapids to Denver (GRR - DEN)

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GRR — DEN
Mar 4 — Mar 111
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The best prices from Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl to Denver Intl are usually found in September or May, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Friday

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$302
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One-way from

$69
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September

Average price

$407

Good round-trip deal

$397 or less

Good one-way deal

$213 or less
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Cheapest flights from Grand Rapids to Denver
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Grand Rapids to Denver. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 27, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/297:11 pmGRR - DEN
1 stop5h 22mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/3111:59 pmDEN - GRR
1 stop9h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/27$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/18:00 amGRR - DEN
Nonstop3h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/82:45 pmDEN - GRR
1 stop6h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/27$295
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/28:50 pmGRR - DEN
Nonstop3h 02mFrontier
Sun 7/67:51 pmDEN - GRR
1 stop11h 00mFrontier
Deal found 2/27$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2912:12 pmGRR - DEN
1 stop6h 56mDelta
Fri 5/97:00 amDEN - GRR
1 stop14h 40mDelta
Deal found 2/27$300
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/168:50 amGRR - DEN
Nonstop2h 50mSouthwest
Tue 4/225:15 pmDEN - GRR
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 2/27$305
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/157:27 pmGRR - DEN
1 stop15h 52mSun Country Air
Sat 6/215:10 pmDEN - GRR
1 stop23h 22mSun Country Air
Deal found 2/27$310
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/148:50 pmGRR - DEN
Nonstop3h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/1510:14 amDEN - GRR
1 stop6h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/27$323
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/68:00 amGRR - DEN
2 stops28h 04mAllegiant Air
Mon 3/105:32 pmDEN - GRR
2 stops24h 52mAllegiant Air
Deal found 2/26$502

Find flights from Grand Rapids to Denver within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Grand Rapids to Denver that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 27, 2025.

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Grand RapidsDenver

GRR - DEN

GRRDEN

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Wed 7/2

7:27 pm-9:19 am

1 stop15h 52m

Denver Intl

Sun 7/6

7:15 pm-6:32 pm

1 stop21h 17m

$295

Grand RapidsDenver

GRR - DEN

GRRDEN

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Wed 7/2

8:50 pm-9:52 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

Denver Intl

Sun 7/6

7:51 pm-8:51 am

1 stop11h 00m

$299

Grand RapidsDenver

GRR - DEN

GRRDEN

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Wed 4/16

8:50 am-9:40 am

Nonstop2h 50m

Denver Intl

Mon 4/21

5:25 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$305

Grand RapidsDenver

GRR - DEN

GRRDEN

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Thu 4/24

5:00 am-11:51 am

1 stop8h 51m

Denver Intl

Sat 4/26

7:20 am-2:27 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$308

Grand RapidsDenver

GRR - DEN

GRRDEN

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Fri 3/14

3:25 pm-4:31 pm

Nonstop3h 06m

Denver Intl

Tue 3/18

5:36 pm-10:08 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

$309

Grand RapidsDenver

GRR - DEN

GRRDEN

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Fri 3/28

5:30 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Denver Intl

Thu 4/3

12:55 am-9:38 am

1 stop6h 43m

$318

Grand RapidsDenver

GRR - DEN

GRRDEN

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Mon 6/23

8:50 pm-9:52 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

Denver Intl

Sun 6/29

12:16 pm-6:32 pm

1 stop4h 16m

$353

Grand RapidsDenver

GRR - DEN

GRRDEN

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Sat 5/24

8:50 pm-9:52 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

$69

Grand RapidsDenver

GRR - DEN

GRRDEN

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Tue 4/1

3:25 pm-4:26 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$75

Grand RapidsDenver

GRR - DEN

GRRDEN

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Tue 4/15

12:03 pm-7:17 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$85

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Grand Rapids to Denver in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Grand Rapids-Denver flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Grand Rapids-Denver flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Grand Rapids-Denver flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Grand Rapids-Denver flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Grand Rapids-Denver flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Grand Rapids to Denver flights

Find out what our experts recommend to make the most of your Grand Rapids to Denver trip
Airlines
United Airlines

Basic Economy allows a personal item only; no carry-on bags without extra fees.


Economy Plus offers extra legroom seats towards the front of the economy cabin.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Frontier

Frontier's UpFront Plus guarantees an empty middle seat for added comfort.


Early morning flights have a better chance of on-time departure.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Expert on Frontier

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Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Best time to book a flight from Grand Rapids to Denver

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Travel insights for flights from Grand Rapids to Denver

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Grand Rapids to Denver including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Grand Rapids to Denver?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Grand Rapids to Denver. Price data was last updated on February 25, 2025.

Booking 56 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Grand Rapids to Denver. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Grand Rapids to Denver?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Grand Rapids to Denver (average of $197). Flying from Grand Rapids to Denver in March is currently the most expensive (average of $278). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from GRR to DEN?

Find hourly flight availability from Grand Rapids to Denver. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 27, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 63% on flights from Grand Rapids to Denver by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Grand Rapids to Denver?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Grand Rapids to Denver. Price data was last updated on February 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Grand Rapids to Denver flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Denver by month

Plan your trip to Denver by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Denver ranges from 0.5 - 2.3 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Denver when rainfall is around 0.5 in.

Temperature in Denver by month

Plan your trip to Denver by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Denver, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Denver

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Denver. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Denver. Reviews last updated February 27, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Grand Rapids to Denver. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,362 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,362 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,362 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,140 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,362 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,723 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,362 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
758 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,362 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,362 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Grand Rapids to Denver. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Grand Rapids to Denver?

    You will need to book a flight from Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl to Denver Intl if you want to fly from Grand Rapids to Denver. At least 5 different airlines have flights from Gerald R. Ford Intl (GRR) to Denver Intl (DEN) on a regular basis. There are 2 flights to Denver from the Grand Rapids airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from GRR to DEN to be around 2h 50m.

  • How popular is this Grand Rapids to Denver flight route?

    Within the past month, 100 users have taken a look at flights from Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl to Denver Intl.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Grand Rapids to Denver round-trip?

    Frontier, at $302, was found to be the cheapest airline from Grand Rapids to Denver.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Southwest and American Airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Grand Rapids to Denver one-way?

    $69 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $75 and $85, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Grand Rapids to Denver?

    Before booking your flight to Denver from Grand Rapids, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Frontier (80%), Air Canada (78%), United Airlines( 70%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Grand Rapids to Denver?

    While on average a flight from Grand Rapids to Denver is generally $820, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $168. When looking at the most popular route, (Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl - Denver Intl), you can expect to pay $149 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Grand Rapids to Denver that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Grand Rapids to Denver flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Grand Rapids to Denver?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Grand Rapids to Denver.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Grand Rapids to Denver?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Grand Rapids to Denver by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Grand Rapids to Denver?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Grand Rapids to Denver (average of $197). Flying from Grand Rapids to Denver in March is currently the most expensive (average of $278). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Grand Rapids to Denver

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Grand Rapids to Denver. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$55Average$167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$165Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$193Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$197Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$198Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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