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How to get from Grand Rapids to San Francisco

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Minneapolis: about 9h 6m including the connection. Other options: via Phoenix, Dallas, Houston and Los Angeles. Two tickets from $129.

Flights from Grand Rapids to San Francisco

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Minneapolis
9h 6m
two tickets, via Los Angeles
$129
connection options
5
straight-line distance
1,952 mi (3,141 km)
fastest
Via Minneapolis
9h 6m
with the connection
Grand Rapids to Minneapolis flight 1h 46m
Connection of about 3h
Minneapolis to San Francisco flight 4h 20m
Via Phoenix
9h 19m
with the connection
Grand Rapids to Phoenix flight 4h 14m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Phoenix Sky Harbor International, Phoenix-Mesa Gateway. Departure to San Francisco: Phoenix Sky Harbor International.
Phoenix to San Francisco flight 2h 5m
two ticketsfrom $205
Via Dallas
9h 59m
with the connection
Grand Rapids to Dallas flight 2h 59m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to San Francisco: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.
Dallas to San Francisco flight 4h
Via Houston
10h 37m
with the connection
Grand Rapids to Houston flight 3h 20m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: George Bush Intercontinental. Departure to San Francisco: George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby.
Houston to San Francisco flight 4h 17m
two ticketsfrom $477
Via Los Angeles
10h 40m
with the connection
Grand Rapids to Los Angeles flight 6h 15m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Ontario International. Departure to San Francisco: Los Angeles International, Ontario International.
Los Angeles to San Francisco flight 1h 25m
two ticketsfrom $129

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit San Francisco

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +20° by day, sea +13° to +17°. In November it is +16° by day and +10° at night, sea +14°, with 8 rainy days.

Jan
+14° +8° +12° 8 days
Feb
+14° +8° +12° 9 days
Mar
+14° +8° +12° 11 days
Apr
+16° +9° +13° 3 days
May
+18° +11° +13° 2 days
Jun
+18° +12° +14° 0 days
Jul
+18° +13° +15° 0 days
Aug
+20° +14° +16° 0 days
Sep
+20° +14° +17° 2 days
Oct
+20° +13° +16° 3 days
Nov
+16° +10° +14° 8 days
Dec
+13° +8° +13° 13 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Grand Rapids to San Francisco?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Minneapolis.
What is the fastest way to fly from Grand Rapids to San Francisco?
Via Minneapolis: 1h 46m to the connection, 4h 20m after it, about 9h 6m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Grand Rapids to San Francisco with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Los Angeles from $129. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Grand Rapids and San Francisco?
Minneapolis (9h 6m total), Phoenix (9h 19m total), Dallas (9h 59m total), Houston (10h 37m total) and Los Angeles (10h 40m total).
How far is San Francisco from Grand Rapids?
1,952 mi (3,141 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.