Private charter · GRR → ATW
Grand Rapids to Appleton
178 miles, about 1 hr in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Grand Rapids to Appleton, door to door faster.
Trade about 4 hours on the road for about 1 hr in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids to Appleton International Airport in Appleton, 178 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 178 mi
- Flight
- 1 hr
- Driving
- 4 hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers35 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
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
K08C
Regional airportRiverview Airport
Georgetown Township
- From downtown
- 7 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,920 ft
KZ98
Regional airportOttawa Executive Airport
Zeeland
- From downtown
- 17 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,800 ft
K6D6
Regional airportGreenville Municipal Airport
Greenville
- From downtown
- 24 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,199 ft
K9D9
Regional airportHastings Airport
Hastings
- From downtown
- 26 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,003 ft
Arriving Appleton
Airports in Appleton
ATW
Commercial airportAppleton International Airport
Appleton · KATW
- From downtown
- 6 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,003 ft
GRB
Commercial airportAustin Straubel International Airport
Green Bay · KGRB
- From downtown
- 20 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,700 ft
OSH
Commercial airportWittman Regional Airport
Oshkosh · KOSH
- From downtown
- 21 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,002 ft
CLI
Regional airportClintonville Municipal Airport
Clintonville · KCLI
- From downtown
- 29 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,599 ft
When you land
Things to do in Appleton
Appleton is the largest of the Fox Cities, a string of communities along the Fox River between Lake Winnebago and Green Bay that grew rich on paper mills powered by the river’s falls. Paper and packaging remain important, joined today by financial services, printing, manufacturing, healthcare and specialty trucks and equipment built in nearby Oshkosh. Lawrence University, a respected liberal arts college and conservatory, sits on the river bluff downtown, and Harry Houdini spent part of his childhood here.
- 01
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
Downtown Appleton’s performing arts center hosts touring Broadway shows, concerts, comedy and dance throughout the year in a modern theater on College Avenue.
- 02
History Museum at the Castle
In a former Masonic temple downtown, this museum covers local history and Harry Houdini’s Appleton roots, including exhibits on his escapes and illusions.
- 03
Hearthstone Historic House Museum
This 1882 Victorian home was the first residence in the world lit by a central hydroelectric station, and tours highlight its original fixtures and woodwork.
- 04
EAA Aviation Museum
In nearby Oshkosh, this museum displays historic and homebuilt aircraft, warbirds and space artifacts, and it sits at the center of the annual AirVenture fly-in.
- 05
Fox River Trails
Paved trails and bridges follow the river through Appleton and neighboring towns, passing historic locks, old mill sites and riverfront parks.
- 06
Paper Discovery Center
In a former paper mill on the Fox River, this hands-on museum explains how paper is made and the industry’s role in building the Fox Cities.
Questions
Grand Rapids to Appleton flights
How long is a private flight from Grand Rapids to Appleton?
About 1 hr in a Cirrus SR20, for 178 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 4 hours.
Which airports do flights from Grand Rapids to Appleton use?
You can depart from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), West Michigan Regional Airport (KBIV), or Riverview Airport (K08C) and arrive at Appleton International Airport (ATW), Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB), or Wittman Regional Airport (OSH). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Grand Rapids to Appleton 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 Appleton?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Appleton back to Grand Rapids are priced the same way.
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