Cedar Rapids to Houston (CID–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CID Airport Page →
869 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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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 9 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 19m AAAYG3 → AABAIB Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 52m AMDLKE → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Houston flights
DEN Denver 5h 34m UAY4 → WN Denver (DEN) to Houston flights
BNA Nashville 5h 36m G4 → WN Nashville (BNA) to Houston flights
DCA Washington 6h 14m AASY → WN Washington (DCA) to Houston flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 45m AA → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Houston flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 6m G4 → CYOEJAWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Houston flights
MSP Minneapolis 8h 18m AFAMDL → SY Minneapolis (MSP) to Houston flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~7h 18m G4 → WN Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Houston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cedar Rapids to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
869 mi 1h 54m nonstop

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps CID Routes HOU Routes CID Live Flights HOU Live Flights CID Delays HOU Delays
All flights from Houston (HOU) Houston to Cedar Rapids flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CID to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
DFW ~4h 19m ATL ~4h 52m DEN ~5h 34m BNA ~5h 36m DCA ~6h 14m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
545
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 → HOU
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
60%
Return
HOU → CID
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
20%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CID delays → HOU delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Houston from Cedar Rapids

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric CID→HOU MLI→HOU BRL→HOU
Distance from CID – 69 mi 82 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 1h 54m 2h 28m 3h 33m
Departure OTP 50% – –
Moline (MLI) to Houston flights · Burlington (BRL) to Houston flights · Des Moines (DSM) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of CID with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Cedar Rapids, it's 6:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
869 mi / 1,398 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 54m gate to gate.
Facts

CID–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cedar Rapids to Houston route.
Route details
Distance869 mi / 1,398 km
Flight time1h 54m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CID
Full nameThe Eastern Iowa Airport
IATA / ICAOCID / KCID
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation869 ft / 265 m
Destination: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CID to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take about 1h 54m gate to gate. The route covers 869 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Denver.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to HOU 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 HOU to CID are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MLI, BRL and 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 HOU

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CID to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CID to HOU is about 1 hours 54 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 869 miles (1,398 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Moline (MLI), Burlington (BRL) and Des Moines (DSM).