Travelling from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Ontario International Airport (ONT): what you need to know
The timezone in Ontario is UTC-8, which is three hours behind Grand Rapids.
To ensure you catch your GRR to ONT flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like October. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Grand Rapids Airport to Ontario International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between GRR and ONT include:
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Nashville Airport
Handy information about Grand Rapids Airport (GRR)
You'll find GRR at 5500 44th Street Southeast.
Of the departures from Grand Rapids Airport, 73% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Grand Rapids Airport from central Grand Rapids, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 55 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Grand Rapids Airport to Ontario International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to GRR:
Arriving at Ontario International Airport (ONT)
If you're coming in on a late Grand Rapids Airport to Ontario International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near ONT:
Travel at your own speed with a Ontario International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Fox - Rent A Car or Thrifty and find adventure across Ontario and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Ontario International Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to central Ontario
ONT is located at 2900 E. Airport Drive.
From Ontario International Airport, Ontario is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Ontario International Airport (ONT)
July is the busiest month for flights from Grand Rapids Airport to Ontario International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Ontario in March.
The warmest month in Ontario is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Lock in your flights from Grand Rapids Airport to Ontario International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from GRR to ONT in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Los Angeles is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Ontario. Around 56 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl.
Around 153 kilometres south of Ontario, San Diego is another essential stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
