Cedar Rapids to Detroit (CID–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 10 hubs
ORD Chicago 3h 45m AAACAS → AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
MSP Minneapolis 3h 52m AFAMDL → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit flights
BNA Nashville 4h 45m G4 → AFDLKE Nashville (BNA) to Detroit flights
DCA Washington 5h 8m AAAS → AAAFAM Washington (DCA) to Detroit flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 44m AAAYG3 → AAAMCX Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Detroit flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 46m AA → AAAFAM Charlotte (CLT) to Detroit flights
DEN Denver 5h 54m F9UAY4 → ACAFB6 Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 9m AMDLKE → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Detroit flights
PHX Phoenix 8h 48m AA → AAAFAM Phoenix (PHX) to Detroit flights
LAS Las Vegas 9h 2m G4 → AFDLF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to Detroit flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cedar Rapids to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

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All flights from Detroit (DTW) Detroit to Cedar Rapids flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CID to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
ORD ~3h 45m MSP ~3h 52m MCI ~4h 16m BNA ~4h 45m DCA ~5h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,101
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 → DTW
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
86%
Return
DTW → CID
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
51%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CID delays → DTW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Detroit from Cedar Rapids

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric CID→DTW DSM→DTW PIA→DTW
Distance from CID – 103 mi 135 mi
Nonstop airlines – 5 1
Weekly flights – 63 1
Departure OTP 50% – –
Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit flights · Peoria (PIA) to Detroit flights · Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Detroit flights
Airports within 200 miles of CID with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Cedar Rapids, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
Getting from DTW

DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.

Detroit Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.

Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

CID–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cedar Rapids to Detroit 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: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CID to DTW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Nashville.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Cedar Rapids.
Yes, return flights from DTW to CID are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DSM, PIA and RFD. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Des Moines (DSM), Peoria (PIA) and Chicago/Rockford (RFD).