Cedar Rapids to Fort Lauderdale (CID–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CID–FLL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,275 miles in approximately 3h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G4 Allegiant Air | 4 | 7M8 | 3h01 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Cedar Rapids
| Metric | CID→FLL | DSM→FLL | RFD→FLL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CID | – | 103 mi | 136 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| Flight time | 3h 1m | 3h 5m | 2h 58m |
| Departure OTP | 44% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CID: CDT · FLL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Cedar Rapids, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ranges from 3 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,275 miles (2,052 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PIE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Des Moines (DSM) and Chicago/Rockford (RFD).