Cedar Rapids to Des Moines (CID–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CID Airport Page →
103 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 15 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ORD Chicago 3h 49m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 26m AFAMDL → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 4h 47m UAY4 → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 56m AMDLKE → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 4m AAAYG3 → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 4m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 9m G4 → G4N5WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Des Moines flights
DCA Washington 7h 45m AA → AA Washington (DCA) to Des Moines flights
PHX Phoenix 8h 19m AA → AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines flights
AZA Mesa 8h 30m G4 → G4 Mesa (AZA) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cedar Rapids to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
103 mi 0h 20m nonstop

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

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CID to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
ORD ~3h 49m MSP ~4h 26m BNA ~4h 39m DEN ~4h 47m ATL ~4h 56m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
243
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 → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
DSM → CID
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CID delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Cedar Rapids

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric CID→DSM DBQ→DSM MCW→DSM
Distance from CID – 63 mi 121 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 0h 20m 0h 50m 1h 2m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Dubuque (DBQ) to Des Moines flights · Mason City (MCW) to Des Moines flights · Peoria (PIA) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of CID with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Cedar Rapids, it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
103 mi / 166 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 20m gate to gate.
Facts

CID–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cedar Rapids to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance103 mi / 166 km
Flight time0h 20m
Time difference0 hours
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: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CID to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 0h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 103 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Denver.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DSM 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.
Yes, return flights from DSM to CID are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DBQ, MCW and PIA. 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 DSM

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CID to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CID to DSM is about 0 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 103 miles (166 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubuque (DBQ), Mason City (MCW) and Peoria (PIA).