Cedar Rapids to Philadelphia (CID–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Cedar Rapids to Philadelphia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
870 mi 1h 42m nonstop +1h ahead 33 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between CID and PHL, connecting options are available through 33 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CID to PHL.
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One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
942
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Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Cedar Rapids

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric CID→PHL DSM→PHL
Distance from CID 103 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2
Weekly flights 0 18
Flight time 1h 42m 2h 16m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of CID with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Cedar Rapids, it's 7:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
870 mi / 1,400 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 42m.
Getting from PHL

SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.

Philadelphia Climate

Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.

Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.

CID–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cedar Rapids to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance870 mi / 1,400 km
Flight time1h 42m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: CID
IATA / ICAOCID / KCID
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation869 ft / 265 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CID to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take approximately 1h 42m. The route covers 870 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LGA, CVG, MDW, EWR, GRR, IAD, OMA, CLE, STL, MCI, PIE, JFK, DAL, SFB, HOU, PGD, SRQ, TUL, DCA, TUS, MIA, VNY, CLT, LAX, ATL, ORD, MSP, DFW, BNA, FLL, DEN, LAS and PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of Cedar Rapids.
Yes, return flights from PHL to CID are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DSM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 PHL

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CID to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CID to PHL ranges from 1 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 870 miles (1,400 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LGA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Des Moines (DSM).