Cedar Rapids to Sioux Falls (CID–FSD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CID Airport Page →
281 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 3h 18m AFAMDL AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Sioux Falls flights
ORD Chicago 4h 8m AAACAS AAASCM Chicago (ORD) to Sioux Falls flights
DEN Denver 4h 44m UAY4 CMF9UA Denver (DEN) to Sioux Falls flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 18m AAAYG3 AAEJAG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Sioux Falls flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 34m G4 G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Sioux Falls flights
PHX Phoenix 9h 19m AA AA Phoenix (PHX) to Sioux Falls flights
ATL Atlanta 13h 53m AMDLKE AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Sioux Falls flights
PIE Pinellas Park 15h 2m G4 G4 Pinellas Park (PIE) to Sioux Falls flights
SFB Orlando 18h 8m G4 G4 Orlando (SFB) to Sioux Falls flights
AZA Mesa 21h 55m G4 G4 Mesa (AZA) to Sioux Falls flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Cedar Rapids to Sioux Falls
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
281 mi 1h 17m nonstop

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CID to FSD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
85
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 → FSD
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
60%
Return
FSD → CID
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CID delays → FSD delays →

Other ways to reach Sioux Falls from Cedar Rapids

Nearby airports with service to Sioux Falls Regional Airport.
Metric CID→FSD DSM→FSD
Distance from CID 103 mi
Nonstop airlines 3
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 1h 17m 1h 2m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of CID with service to Sioux Falls Regional Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Sioux Falls is 0 hours the same as Cedar Rapids.
CID: CDT · FSD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cedar Rapids, it's 6:00 PM in Sioux Falls.
Distance & Flight Time
281 mi / 452 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 17m gate to gate.

CID–FSD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cedar Rapids to Sioux Falls route.
Route details
Distance281 mi / 452 km
Flight time1h 17m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CID
IATA / ICAOCID / KCID
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation869 ft / 265 m
Destination: FSD
IATA / ICAOFSD / KFSD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation1,429 ft / 436 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CID to FSD flights.
Nonstop flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Sioux Falls Regional Airport take about 1h 17m gate to gate. The route covers 281 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago O'Hare and Denver.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to FSD 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.
Yes, return flights from FSD to CID are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DSM. 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 FSD

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CID to FSD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CID to FSD is about 1 hours 17 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 281 miles (452 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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