Cedar Rapids to Atlanta (CID–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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694 mi airlines 15/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL2518
DL Delta
738
5:32 AM
CDT TM
8:36 AM
EDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3520
AM Aeromexi
738
5:33 AM
CDT TM
8:54 AM
EDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL8783
DL Delta
717
12:05 PM
CDT TM
2:56 PM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL8783
DL Delta
712
9:14 AM
EDT TS
10:22 AM
CDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2132
AF Air France
738
8:20 PM
EDT TS
9:24 PM
CDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3477
AM Aeromexi
738
8:20 PM
EDT TS
9:24 PM
CDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2626
DL Delta
738
9:15 PM
EDT TS
10:19 PM
CDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Cedar Rapids to Atlanta
2 carriers, 15 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 694 mi 1h 51m nonstop +1h ahead 16 1-stop hubs

CID–ATL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 694 miles in approximately 1h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CID–ATL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 8 717, 738 1h51-2h04 44% SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 7 738 2h21 44% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
717 Boeing 717 – DL
738 Boeing 737-800 – AM, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AM + DL (15 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CID to ATL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CID to ATL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,338
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CID → ATL
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Arriving
70%
Return
ATL → CID
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CID delays → ATL delays →

Other ways to reach Atlanta from Cedar Rapids

Nearby airports with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Metric CID→ATL MLI→ATL DSM→ATL
Distance from CID 69 mi 103 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 3
Weekly flights 15 28 64
Flight time 1h 51m 1h 58m 1h 51m
Departure OTP 44%
Airports within 200 miles of CID with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Atlanta is 1 hour ahead of Cedar Rapids.
CID: CDT · ATL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cedar Rapids, it's 7:00 PM in Atlanta.
Distance & Flight Time
694 mi / 1,118 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 51m to 2h 21m.
Getting from ATL

MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.

The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.

Atlanta Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.

CID–ATL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cedar Rapids to Atlanta route.
Route details
Distance694 mi / 1,118 km
Flight time1h 51m to 2h 21m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights15 out / 22 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: CID
IATA / ICAOCID / KCID
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation869 ft / 265 m
Destination: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CID to ATL flights.
Nonstop flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport take approximately 1h 51m to 2h 21m. The route covers 694 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from CID to ATL. The return direction has about 22 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OMA, MCI, IAD, TUL, ATW, MIA, ORD, CLT, MSP, DCA, DFW, FLL, DEN, PHX, SRQ and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Atlanta is 1 hour ahead of Cedar Rapids.
Yes, return flights from ATL to CID are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MLI and DSM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 CID to ATL

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CID to ATL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CID to ATL ranges from 1 hours 51 minutes to 2 hours 21 minutes. The route covers a distance of 694 miles (1,118 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 37 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via OMA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Moline (MLI) and Des Moines (DSM).