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

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G41930
G4 Allegiant
319
5:01 PM
CDT
6:30 PM
CDT
1h 29m
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G4356
G4 Allegiant
319
2:38 PM
CDT
4:11 PM
CDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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Cedar Rapids to Nashville
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 481 mi 1h 29m nonstop 34 1-stop hubs

CID–BNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 481 miles in approximately 1h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CID–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 1 319 1h29 100%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (1 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 BNA direction.
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CID to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
931
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.

Other ways to reach Nashville from Cedar Rapids

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric CID→BNA DBQ→BNA MLI→BNA
Distance from CID 63 mi 69 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 1h 29m 23h 59m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of CID with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Nashville is 0 hours the same as Cedar Rapids.
CID: CDT · BNA: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cedar Rapids, it's 6:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
481 mi / 774 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 29m.
Getting from BNA

Uber and Lyft from BNA to downtown run $20–30 (15–25 minutes). Pickup zones for TNCs are on the lower level. Taxis are available at the ground transportation curb, typically $25–35 to downtown.Rental car brands are in the adjacent facility connected via walkway. WeGo bus Route 18 costs $2 but has limited evening hours; check before relying on it for late arrivals. I-40 and Briley Parkway provide direct highway access.

Nashville Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and variable winters. July and August average 32–36°C with high humidity. Winter (December–February) temperatures range from −2–10°C. Ice storms are the primary disruption risk. Nashville sees occasional but significant freezing rain events that shut down the airport.

Severe thunderstorm season peaks April through June, bringing tornado risk to the region. Spring storms cause most ground stops and ground delays. Autumn (September–November) is mild and generally the most disruption-free season.

CID–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cedar Rapids to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance481 mi / 774 km
Flight time1h 29m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 2 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: CID
IATA / ICAOCID / KCID
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation869 ft / 265 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CID to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Nashville International Airport take approximately 1h 29m. The route covers 481 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Allegiant Air.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from CID to BNA. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OMA, CVG, MDW, STL, MCI, GRR, DAL, CLE, TUL, IAD, PHL, HOU, EWR, LGA, PGD, SRQ, JFK, TUS, ATW, MIA, VNY, LAX, SFB, ATL, ORD, DCA, DFW, MSP, CLT, DEN, PIE, LAS, FLL and PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BNA to CID are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DBQ, MLI and DSM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 CID to BNA

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CID to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CID to BNA ranges from 1 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 481 miles (774 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via OMA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubuque (DBQ), Moline (MLI) and Des Moines (DSM).