Cedar Rapids to Fort Lauderdale (CID–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CID Airport Page →
1,275 mi airlines charter/private 4/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 51m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
G4499
G4 Allegiant
7M8
5:55 PM
CDT
10:03 PM
EDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G42124
G4 Allegiant
7M8
5:59 PM
CDT
10:07 PM
EDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G42159
G4 Allegiant
7M8
5:59 PM
CDT
10:07 PM
EDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G42107
G4 Allegiant
7M8
2:49 PM
EDT T1
5:05 PM
CDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4528
G4 Allegiant
B38M
2:59 PM
EDT T1
5:21 PM
CDT
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G42123
G4 Allegiant
B38M
2:59 PM
EDT T1
5:21 PM
CDT
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
BNA Nashville 4h 53m G4 ADG4WN Nashville (BNA) to Fort Lauderdale flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 18m AA AAF9Y4 Charlotte (CLT) to Fort Lauderdale flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 32m AMDLKE ADAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Fort Lauderdale flights
ORD Chicago 5h 32m AAACAS AAACAD Chicago (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 39m AFAMDL DLWS Minneapolis (MSP) to Fort Lauderdale flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 57m AAAYQF AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Fort Lauderdale flights
DEN Denver 7h 32m F9UAY4 ADEJAUA Denver (DEN) to Fort Lauderdale flights
DCA Washington 8h 51m AAAS AAADB6 Washington (DCA) to Fort Lauderdale flights
LAS Las Vegas 20h 3m G4 ADB6 Las Vegas (LAS) to Fort Lauderdale flights
PHX Phoenix 24h 20m AA AA Phoenix (PHX) to Fort Lauderdale flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Cedar Rapids to Fort Lauderdale
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,275 mi 3h 8m nonstop +1h ahead

CID–FLL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,275 miles in approximately 3h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CID–FLL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 4 7M8 3h08 100%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (4 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 FLL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CID to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
825
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 → FLL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
60%
Return
FLL → CID
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CID delays → FLL delays →

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Cedar Rapids

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric CID→FLL DSM→FLL RFD→FLL
Distance from CID 103 mi 136 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 4 5 2
Flight time 3h 8m 3h 9m 2h 58m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of CID with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Cedar Rapids, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
1,275 mi / 2,052 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 8m gate to gate.
Getting from FLL

Shared shuttle vans to Miami Beach hotels run $20–30 per person. Ride-shares to Fort Lauderdale downtown cost $15–25; to Miami Beach, expect $35–55.Brightline high-speed rail from FLL station (1.5 miles, free airport shuttle) reaches Miami in 30 minutes ($10–17) and West Palm Beach in 40 minutes. Car rental facilities are in the Rental Car Center accessed via shuttle from the terminals. Taxis are metered.

Fort Lauderdale Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warmth (20–32°C). Dry season (November–April) is peak tourism with clear skies and low humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone June through September.

Temperatures rarely drop below 12°C in winter. Humidity is high in summer. Tropical storms can cause multi-day disruptions when they make landfall nearby. August through October carries the highest storm risk.

CID–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cedar Rapids to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance1,275 mi / 2,052 km
Flight time3h 8m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CID
IATA / ICAOCID / KCID
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation869 ft / 265 m
Destination: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CID to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take about 3h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 1,275 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CID to FLL: Allegiant Air.
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 Nashville, Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Cedar Rapids.
Yes, return flights from FLL 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 FLL

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CID to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CID to FLL is about 3 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,275 miles (2,052 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Des Moines (DSM) and Chicago/Rockford (RFD).