Nashville to Cedar Rapids (BNA–CID) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Nashville to Cedar Rapids
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 481 mi 2h 10m nonstop -1h behind 30 1-stop hubs

BNA–CID is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 481 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNA–CID service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 – – 50% Oneworld –
OO SkyWest Airlines 1 – – 50% – –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: OO (1 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to CID.
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One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
DSM ~3h 35m MDW ~3h 50m CMH ~4h 5m OMA ~4h 16m STL ~4h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,077
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BNA → CID
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
100%
Return
CID → BNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays → CID delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Cedar Rapids is 1 hour behind Nashville.
BNA: EDT · CID: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 5:00 PM in Cedar Rapids.
Distance & Flight Time
481 mi / 774 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 10m to 2h 40m.
Getting to BNA

No rail connection exists. WeGo bus Route 18 runs from downtown Nashville to BNA in 30–40 minutes (fare $2, transfers free with transfer slip) but service ends in the early evening. Not suitable for early-morning or late-night flights.

Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes depending on traffic on I-40. Taxis run $25–35. Short-term parking is $3/20 minutes; economy lots cost $7–10/day with free shuttle.

Facts

BNA–CID Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Cedar Rapids route.
Route details
Distance481 mi / 774 km
Flight time2h 10m to 2h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: BNA
Full nameNashville International Airport
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: CID
Full nameThe Eastern Iowa Airport
IATA / ICAOCID / KCID
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation869 ft / 265 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to CID flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport take approximately 2h 10m to 2h 40m. The route covers 481 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from BNA to CID.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DSM, MDW, CMH, OMA, STL, CLE, AUS, SAT, PHL, ALB, RSW, SLC, AZA, VNY, ATL, CLT, DFW, DCA, MSP, MIA, ORD, CVG, SRQ, PGD, DEN, PHX, PIE, LAS, FLL and SFB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cedar Rapids is 1 hour behind Nashville.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BNA to CID

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BNA to CID Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to CID ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 481 miles (774 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DSM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.