Cedar Rapids to Lexington (CID–LEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CID Airport Page →
461 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 17 1-stop flights Verified 1d ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ORD Chicago 3h 46m AAACAS AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Lexington flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 53m AA AA Charlotte (CLT) to Lexington flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 27m AAAYQF AAAYQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lexington flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 32m AMDLKE AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Lexington flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 38m AFAMDL DL Minneapolis (MSP) to Lexington flights
PIE Pinellas Park 5h 53m G4 G4 Pinellas Park (PIE) to Lexington flights
PGD Punta Gorda 5h 59m G4 G4 Punta Gorda (PGD) to Lexington flights
SFB Orlando 6h 10m G4 G4 Orlando (SFB) to Lexington flights
DEN Denver 6h 58m F9UAY4 UA Denver (DEN) to Lexington flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 13h 40m G4 G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Lexington flights
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Cedar Rapids to Lexington
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
461 mi 1h 11m nonstop +1h ahead

CID–LEX has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CID to LEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
140
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 → LEX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
Return
LEX → CID
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CID delays → LEX delays →

Other ways to reach Lexington from Cedar Rapids

Nearby airports with service to Blue Grass Airport.
Metric CID→LEX DSM→LEX
Distance from CID 103 mi
Nonstop airlines 2
Weekly flights ~1 1
Flight time 1h 11m 1h 18m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of CID with service to Blue Grass Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Cedar Rapids, it's 7:00 PM in Lexington.
Distance & Flight Time
461 mi / 741 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 11m gate to gate.

CID–LEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cedar Rapids to Lexington route.
Route details
Distance461 mi / 741 km
Flight time1h 11m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CID
IATA / ICAOCID / KCID
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation869 ft / 265 m
Destination: LEX
IATA / ICAOLEX / KLEX
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.6M
Elevation979 ft / 298 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CID to LEX flights.
Nonstop flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Blue Grass Airport take about 1h 11m gate to gate. The route covers 461 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Charlotte Douglas and Dallas Fort Worth.
Lexington is 1 hour ahead of Cedar Rapids.
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 LEX

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Blue Grass Airport (LEX) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CID to LEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CID to LEX is about 1 hours 11 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 461 miles (741 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Charlotte Douglas and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Des Moines (DSM).