Cedar Rapids to Columbia (CID–CAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CID Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between CID and CAE. Nearest airports to CID with scheduled service: Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO, 58 mi) · Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ, 63 mi) · Quad City International Airport (MLI, 69 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 7m AMDLKE → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Columbia flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 21m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Columbia flights
ORD Chicago 4h 31m AAACAS → AANZUA Chicago (ORD) to Columbia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 29m AAAYG3 → AAQFQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbia flights
DCA Washington 8h 39m AA → AA Washington (DCA) to Columbia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cedar Rapids to Columbia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between CID and CAE, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps CID Routes CAE Routes CID Live Flights CAE Live Flights CID Delays CAE Delays
All flights from Columbia (CAE) Columbia to Cedar Rapids flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CID to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
ATL ~4h 7m CLT ~4h 21m ORD ~4h 31m DFW ~5h 29m DCA ~8h 39m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
84
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
CID → CAE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
34%
Return
CAE → CID
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CID delays → CAE delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Cedar Rapids, it's 7:00 PM in Columbia.
Facts

CID–CAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cedar Rapids to Columbia route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CID
Full nameThe Eastern Iowa Airport
IATA / ICAOCID / KCID
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation869 ft / 265 m
Destination: CAE
Full nameColumbia Metropolitan Airport
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CID to CAE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CAE and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Cedar Rapids.
Yes, return flights from CAE to CID are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.