Cedar Rapids to Dulles (CID–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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776 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 18 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 16m AAACAS → ACAVAZ Chicago (ORD) to Dulles flights
BNA Nashville 4h 26m G4 → AVAZCM Nashville (BNA) to Dulles flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 46m AFAMDL → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Dulles flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 49m AMDLKE → AFAMCM Atlanta (ATL) to Dulles flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 50m AA → AAACAT Charlotte (CLT) to Dulles flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 7m AAAYQF → AAASAT Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dulles flights
DEN Denver 6h 53m F9UAY4 → AVAZCM Denver (DEN) to Dulles flights
LAS Las Vegas 9h 21m G4 → EJAEJMET Las Vegas (LAS) to Dulles flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 16h 16m G4 → ADCMF9 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Dulles flights
PHX Phoenix 23h 22m AA → AVOSSN Phoenix (PHX) to Dulles flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Cedar Rapids to Dulles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
776 mi 1h 52m nonstop +1h ahead

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

Also explore CID Routes IAD Routes CID Live Flights IAD Live Flights CID Delays IAD Delays
All flights from Dulles (IAD) Dulles to Cedar Rapids flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CID to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
CVG ~4h 15m ORD ~4h 16m BNA ~4h 26m EWR ~4h 39m MSP ~4h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
993
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 → IAD
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
88%
Return
IAD → CID
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CID delays → IAD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Dulles from Cedar Rapids

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric CID→IAD DBQ→IAD MLI→IAD
Distance from CID – 63 mi 69 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 1h 52m 1h 50m 1h 50m
Departure OTP 75% – –
Dubuque (DBQ) to Dulles flights · Moline (MLI) to Dulles flights · Des Moines (DSM) to Dulles flights
Airports within 200 miles of CID with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Cedar Rapids, it's 7:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
776 mi / 1,249 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 52m gate to gate.
Getting from IAD

Silver Line Metro runs from Washington Dulles Airport station to Metro Center in about 65 minutes (~$7). The route bypasses I-66 and I-495 congestion entirely. Washington Flyer coach also runs to Wiehle-Reston East station ($6, 15 min) for Metro connection.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown DC cost $55–80 and take 35–55 minutes depending on traffic. Car rental facilities are on-site. Dulles is 27 miles west of the Capitol; it is farther than either DCA or BWI from central DC.

Dulles Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (30–36°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Winters bring cold temperatures (−3 to 5°C) with snow and ice. The Virginia suburbs accumulate more snow than downtown DC, and ice storms are the primary disruption risk.

Dulles sits at higher elevation in Virginia's piedmont and sees more winter precipitation than DCA. Spring and fall are variable. Snowfall is possible into April. Thunderstorms begin from April through May.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

CID–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cedar Rapids to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance776 mi / 1,249 km
Flight time1h 52m
Time difference+1 hour
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: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CID to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take about 1h 52m gate to gate. The route covers 776 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Nashville and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Dulles is 1 hour ahead of Cedar Rapids.
Yes, return flights from IAD to CID are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DBQ, MLI 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 IAD

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CID to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CID to IAD is about 1 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 776 miles (1,249 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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