Cedar Rapids to Newark (CID–EWR) — 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 38m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Newark flights
DCA Washington 4h 49m AA → G7UA Washington (DCA) to Newark flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 5m AFAMDL → DLKESK Minneapolis (MSP) to Newark flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 18m AMDLKE → ACAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Newark flights
BNA Nashville 5h 59m G4 → UA Nashville (BNA) to Newark flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 27m AA → AASNUA Charlotte (CLT) to Newark flights
DEN Denver 6h 55m UAY4 → SNTPUA Denver (DEN) to Newark flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 18m AAAYG3 → AAF9QF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Newark flights
LAS Las Vegas 9h 11m G4 → EJATPUA Las Vegas (LAS) to Newark flights
PHX Phoenix 9h 26m AA → AALHUA Phoenix (PHX) to Newark flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cedar Rapids to Newark
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 913 mi 2h 11m nonstop +1h ahead

CID–EWR had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 913 miles in 2h 11m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps CID Routes EWR Routes CID Live Flights EWR Live Flights CID Delays EWR Delays
All flights from Newark (EWR) Newark to Cedar Rapids flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop CID–EWR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BBQ BBQ 0 – – 75% – –
UA United Airlines 0 – – 75% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BBQ (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CID to EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
ORD ~4h 38m DCA ~4h 49m MSP ~5h 5m ATL ~5h 18m BNA ~5h 59m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
954
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 → EWR
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
63%
Return
EWR → CID
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CID delays → EWR delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Newark from Cedar Rapids

Nearby airports with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Metric CID→EWR DSM→EWR RFD→EWR
Distance from CID – 103 mi 136 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 2 1
Flight time 2h 11m 2h 30m 1h 39m
Departure OTP 75% – –
Des Moines (DSM) to Newark flights · Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Newark flights
Airports within 200 miles of CID with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Cedar Rapids, it's 7:00 PM in Newark.
Distance & Flight Time
913 mi / 1,469 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 11m gate to gate.
Getting from EWR

AirTrain connects terminals to Newark Airport rail station ($5.50 one-way, paid at the station). NJ Transit trains then run to New York Penn Station (25–30 min, $13.50) or Newark Penn Station (5 min). Total to Midtown Manhattan: $19 and about 45 minutes.

Taxis carry a flat $55 rate to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip). Ride-shares are typically $45–75. Shared shuttle vans to Midtown hotels run around $25–30 per person. Car rentals are on-site in the P4 garage.

Newark Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that generate frequent ground delays June through August. Winters are cold (−4 to 4°C) with snow and ice storms several times per season. Nor'easters can close EWR for hours.

Spring brings variable conditions with frost possible into April. Fall is the most reliable travel season. Fog off Newark Bay occasionally reduces visibility in autumn and winter.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

CID–EWR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cedar Rapids to Newark route.
Route details
Distance913 mi / 1,469 km
Flight time2h 11m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CID
Full nameThe Eastern Iowa Airport
IATA / ICAOCID / KCID
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation869 ft / 265 m
Destination: EWR
Full nameNewark Liberty International Airport
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CID to EWR flights.
Nonstop flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport take about 2h 11m gate to gate. The route covers 913 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from CID to EWR: United Airlines, and others. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 11m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to EWR 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.
Newark is 1 hour ahead of Cedar Rapids.
Yes, return flights from EWR to CID are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DSM 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 EWR

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

CID to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CID to EWR is about 2 hours 11 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 913 miles (1,469 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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