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Cheap flights to Grand Forks, ND
| Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 21% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | August | Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop |
| Average price | $486 | Average for round-trip flights in November 2020 |
| Round-trip from | $278 | From New York to Grand Forks |
| One-way from | $199 | One-way flight from New York to Grand Forks |
Cheapest Prices for Grand Forks flights by month
When is the best time to fly to Grand Forks?
Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.
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NYC - GFK Price
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$388 - $610
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GFK Temperature
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21.2 - 84.2 °F
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GFK Rainfall
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0.47 - 3.94 inches
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The flat expanse of the Great Plains causes the city’s climate to be particularly hot and humid in summer and bitterly cold in the winter. If you want to visit the city in the warmer months, visit between May and September.
Temperatures can drop below freezing in the winter months, so you are likely to get better prices on travel and deals on flights if you visit in the winter, between November and March.
Which day is cheapest to fly to Grand Forks?
At the moment, Tuesday is the most economical day to take a flight to Grand Forks. Sunday is likely to be the most costly.
What time of day is cheapest to fly to Grand Forks?
At the moment, flights in the morning are likely to offer the best value for money for your Grand Forks trip. A flight in the evening will more often than not be of higher cost.
City overview
Sitting at the fork of the Red River and Red Lake River, which meanders through the heart of the city, Grand Forks has been an important trading place on the Great Plains since the 1740s. As one of the largest cities in North Dakota, Grand Forks is the most prominent metropolis of the Red River Valley, which is one of the world’s flattest areas. The city is a center for arts, sports and entertainment, offering plenty of recreational activities for its 50,000 residents so book your flight if you would like to participate in it all. Throughout the city’s large number of parks you can find a wide variety of sports facilities, including skating rinks, hockey rinks, soccer fields and basketball courts. Sports fans will be drawn to the city’s two indoor athletic arenas, the Ralph Engelstad Arena and the Betty Englestad Sioux Center, where University of North Dakota sports teams compete in hockey, basketball and volleyball. If you prefer a more peaceful setting, the Greater Grand Forks Greenway gives visitors the opportunity to relax or enjoy outdoor activities, like cycling, walking or rollerblading in plenty of green space that runs along the Red River and Red Lake River. Alongside the many parks, picnic areas and playgrounds, there is also the Lincoln Golf Course and a camping ground. Grand Forks is also a great place for keen cyclists and the greater city area offers 43 miles of bicycle tracks to explore. The Rural Bicycle Loop is an excellent way to discover the city and neighbouring cities, providing 100 miles of paved track. For a more scenic route, you can try the North Star Trail, which leads through the woods of Turtle River State Park.
Getting around Grand Forks
The city has an excellent bus service that runs throughout the city area. There are also several taxi companies that operate within the city. To travel long distance to other cities, you can take a train from the train station on the edge of town.
Getting from the Airport to the City
Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) is the Red River Valley’s main airport and is located 15 minutes’ drive west of the city. There are several taxi companies that can be booked to pick you up from the airport for a transfer into the city. You can also rent a car from several major car rental companies at the airport. Some hotels also provide an airport shuttle service.
