Flights to Cedar Rapids
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Cedar Rapids is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,600 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO, 87 km), Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Eastern Iowa Airport (regional) | CID | 15 km (9 mi) | 8,600 ft | 869 ft |
| Waterloo Regional Airport (regional) | ALO | 87 km (54 mi) | 8,399 ft | 873 ft |
| Dubuque Regional Airport (regional) | DBQ | 89 km (55 mi) | 6,502 ft | 1,077 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,600 ft, CID handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 869 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Cedar Rapids
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids to New York City | United States | 1,476 km (917 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Cedar Rapids to Toronto | Canada | 1,015 km (631 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Cedar Rapids to Brooklyn | United States | 1,483 km (921 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Cedar Rapids to Chicago | United States | 331 km (206 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Cedar Rapids to Queens | United States | 1,491 km (927 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Cedar Rapids to Houston | United States | 1,402 km (871 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Cedar Rapids to Montréal | Canada | 1,498 km (931 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Cedar Rapids to Philadelphia | United States | 1,400 km (870 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Cedar Rapids to Manhattan | United States | 1,478 km (919 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Cedar Rapids to The Bronx | United States | 1,485 km (923 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Cedar Rapids to Dallas | United States | 1,122 km (697 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Cedar Rapids to Ottawa | Canada | 1,334 km (829 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Cedar Rapids to Fort Worth | United States | 1,147 km (713 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Cedar Rapids to Austin | United States | 1,415 km (879 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Cedar Rapids to Columbus | United States | 760 km (472 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Cedar Rapids to Charlotte | United States | 1,202 km (747 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Cedar Rapids to Indianapolis | United States | 524 km (326 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Cedar Rapids to Winnipeg | Canada | 973 km (605 mi) | about 2 h |
| Cedar Rapids to Denver | United States | 1,148 km (714 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Cedar Rapids to Mississauga | Canada | 993 km (617 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Cedar Rapids to Washington | United States | 1,282 km (796 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Cedar Rapids to Nashville | United States | 773 km (480 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Cedar Rapids to Shanghai | China | 11,196 km (6,957 mi) | about 15 h 6 min |
| Cedar Rapids to Chongqing | China | 11,841 km (7,358 mi) | about 15 h 56 min |
| Cedar Rapids to Chengdu | China | 11,775 km (7,317 mi) | about 15 h 51 min |
| Cedar Rapids to Beijing | China | 10,478 km (6,510 mi) | about 14 h 11 min |
| Cedar Rapids to Istanbul | Turkey | 9,024 km (5,607 mi) | about 12 h 19 min |
| Cedar Rapids to Tianjin | China | 10,533 km (6,545 mi) | about 14 h 15 min |
| Cedar Rapids to Wuhan | China | 11,518 km (7,157 mi) | about 15 h 31 min |
| Cedar Rapids to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,710 km (7,276 mi) | about 15 h 46 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Cedar Rapids?
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) is the closest large airport at 15 km (9 mi). The others, ALO, DBQ, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is CID from Cedar Rapids city centre?
15 km (9 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Cedar Rapids on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.