Private charter · GRR → ERI
Grand Rapids to Erie
278 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Grand Rapids to Erie, door to door faster.
Trade about 6 hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids to Erie International Tom Ridge Field in Erie, 278 miles in a private jet with two pilots up front. Need a different size of aircraft? We'll source one sized for the trip. The price is for the whole aircraft, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 278 mi
- Flight
- —
- Driving
- 6 hours
- Passengers
- Up to 1
Departing Grand Rapids
Airports in Grand Rapids
GRR
Major airportGerald R. Ford International Airport
Grand Rapids · KGRR
- From downtown
- 9 mi
- Longest runway
- 10,001 ft
KBIV
Regional airportWest Michigan Regional Airport
Holland
- From downtown
- 27 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,002 ft
K9D9
Regional airportHastings Airport
Hastings
- From downtown
- 26 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,003 ft
Arriving Erie
Airports in Erie
ERI
Commercial airportErie International Tom Ridge Field
Erie · KERI
- From downtown
- 6 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,420 ft
When you land
Things to do in Erie
Erie is Pennsylvania’s only port on the Great Lakes, a manufacturing city on Lake Erie whose economy has long included locomotives, plastics, metal parts and insurance, with Erie Insurance headquartered downtown. Health care, higher education at Gannon University, Penn State Behrend and Mercyhurst, and tourism round out the local economy. The city also has deep naval history, as the place where Oliver Hazard Perry’s fleet was built for the War of 1812.
- 01
Presque Isle State Park
A curving sandy peninsula reaches into Lake Erie with miles of swimming beaches, a lighthouse, bike paths, birding and some of the best sunsets in Pennsylvania.
- 02
Erie Maritime Museum
The museum tells the story of the Battle of Lake Erie and is home to the U.S. Brig Niagara, a reconstruction of Perry’s relief flagship that still sails.
- 03
Waldameer Park and Water World
A family amusement park at the entrance to Presque Isle, known for its classic wooden roller coasters, a Ferris wheel overlooking the lake and a water park.
- 04
Lake Erie Wine Country
East of the city, the vineyards of the Lake Erie shore grow grapes for wine and juice, with dozens of tasting rooms stretching into western New York.
- 05
Bicentennial Tower
At the foot of State Street on Dobbins Landing, this observation tower offers views over the bay, the Presque Isle peninsula and the city.
- 06
Tom Ridge Environmental Center
At the entrance to Presque Isle, this center has exhibits on the peninsula’s ecology, a large-format theater and an observation tower over the park.
Questions
Grand Rapids to Erie flights
How long is a private flight from Grand Rapids to Erie?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 278 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 6 hours.
Which airports do flights from Grand Rapids to Erie use?
You can depart from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), West Michigan Regional Airport (KBIV), or Hastings Airport (K9D9) and arrive at Erie International Tom Ridge Field (ERI). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Grand Rapids to Erie cost?
The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.
Can I book a round trip between Grand Rapids and Erie?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Erie back to Grand Rapids are priced the same way.
Return flight
Erie to Grand Rapids
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