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

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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 16m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL5538
Starts Sep 25 Seat map
DL Delta
CR9 Seat map
2:59 PM
CDT
5:48 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5538
Starts Sep 27 Seat map
DL Delta
CR9 Seat map
9:00 AM
EDT TM
9:44 AM
CDT
1h 44m
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 46m AAACAS AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
MSP Minneapolis 3h 50m AFAMDL AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit flights
BNA Nashville 3h 55m G4 AFAMDL Nashville (BNA) to Detroit flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 41m AMDLKE AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Detroit flights
DCA Washington 5h 14m AA AAAFAM Washington (DCA) to Detroit flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 17m AA AAAFAM Charlotte (CLT) to Detroit flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 45m AAAYG3 AAAMCX Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Detroit flights
DEN Denver 5h 59m UAY4 ACAFB6 Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
PHX Phoenix 8h 24m AA AAAFDL Phoenix (PHX) to Detroit flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 31m G4 AFDLEJA Las Vegas (LAS) to Detroit flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cedar Rapids to Detroit
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 429 mi 1h 49m nonstop +1h ahead

CID–DTW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 429 miles in approximately 1h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CID–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 1 CR9 1h49 67% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (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 DTW direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CID to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
952
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 → DTW
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
85%
Return
DTW → CID
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CID delays → DTW delays →

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 1 5 1
Weekly flights 1 76
Flight time 1h 49m 1h 45m 0h 49m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of CID with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

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.
Distance & Flight Time
429 mi / 691 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 49m gate to gate.
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.

CID–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cedar Rapids to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance429 mi / 691 km
Flight time1h 49m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CID
IATA / ICAOCID / KCID
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation869 ft / 265 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CID to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take about 1h 49m gate to gate. The route covers 429 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CID to DTW: Delta Air Lines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Nashville.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DTW 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.
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.

Flights from CID to DTW

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CID to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CID to DTW is about 1 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 429 miles (691 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

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).