Cedar Rapids to New York (CID–LGA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
CID–LGA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New York from Cedar Rapids
| Metric | CID→LGA | DSM→LGA |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from CID | – | 103 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 2 |
| Weekly flights | – | 13 |
| Flight time | 2h 4m | 2h 42m |
| Departure OTP | 58% | – |
Travel Essentials
CID: CDT · LGA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Cedar Rapids, it's 7:00 PM in New York.
Taxis from LGA to Midtown Manhattan cost $30–45 (flat rates do not apply from LGA; metered). Ride-shares pickup is on the lower level; fares to Midtown typically $35–55. Allow 30–60 minutes off-peak, 60–90 minutes during rush hour.The M60 Select Bus ($2.90) connects to the subway at multiple points and takes 45–70 minutes to Manhattan. Q70 Select Bus connects to the 7/E/F/M/R trains at Jackson Heights for additional subway access. Note that LGA has no direct subway or rail link as of 2026.
Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. LGA is one of the most disruption-prone major US airports. A combination of weather (nor'easters, summer thunderstorms, winter ice) and congested airspace drives delays year-round. Summer (June–August) afternoon thunderstorms cause frequent ground delays and can back up the eastern seaboard for hours.
Winter (December–February) brings snow and freezing rain events, with −5–4°C averages. Nor'easters typically cause 1–2 significant cancellation events per season. Spring and autumn are the most operationally stable periods. Connections through LGA require buffer time to absorb accumulated delays.
CID–LGA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CID to LGA
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
CID to LGA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CID to LGA is about 2 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 927 miles (1,492 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Des Moines (DSM).