Cedar Rapids to Kansas City (CID–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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238 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 1m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Kansas City flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 36m AFAMDL → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Kansas City flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 44m AAAYQF → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Kansas City flights
DEN Denver 4h 48m F9UAY4 → ACF9UA Denver (DEN) to Kansas City flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 8m AMDLKE → AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Kansas City flights
DCA Washington 6h 32m AAAS → AAASWN Washington (DCA) to Kansas City flights
PGD Punta Gorda 7h G4 → G4 Punta Gorda (PGD) to Kansas City flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 2m AA → AAASWN Phoenix (PHX) to Kansas City flights
BNA Nashville 7h 13m G4 → WN Nashville (BNA) to Kansas City flights
PIE Pinellas Park 9h G4 → G4 Pinellas Park (PIE) to Kansas City flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cedar Rapids to Kansas City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 238 mi 0h 49m nonstop

CID–MCI had nonstop service, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 238 miles in 0h 49m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop CID–MCI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KII KII 1 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KII (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CID to MCI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
STL ~3h 50m ORD ~4h 1m CVG ~4h 7m MSP ~4h 36m DFW ~4h 44m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
499
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 → MCI
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
35%
Return
MCI → CID
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CID delays → MCI delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kansas City from Cedar Rapids

Nearby airports with service to Kansas City International Airport.
Metric CID→MCI DSM→MCI
Distance from CID – 103 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 0h 49m 0h 40m
Departure OTP 100% –
Des Moines (DSM) to Kansas City flights
Airports within 200 miles of CID with service to Kansas City International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Cedar Rapids, it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
238 mi / 383 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 49m gate to gate.
Facts

CID–MCI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cedar Rapids to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance238 mi / 383 km
Flight time0h 49m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CID
Full nameThe Eastern Iowa Airport
IATA / ICAOCID / KCID
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation869 ft / 265 m
Destination: MCI
Full nameKansas City International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CID to MCI flights.
Nonstop flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kansas City International Airport take about 0h 49m gate to gate. The route covers 238 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from CID to MCI. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 49m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Dallas Fort Worth.
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 MCI

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

CID to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CID to MCI is about 0 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 238 miles (383 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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