Cedar Rapids to Tampa (CID–TPA) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 4h 25m G4 AAWN Nashville (BNA) to Tampa flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 26m AMDLKE AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Tampa flights
ORD Chicago 5h 10m AAACAS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Tampa flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 16m AA AABAIB Charlotte (CLT) to Tampa flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 38m AAAYQF AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tampa flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 18m AFAMDL DLSYVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Tampa flights
DEN Denver 6h 34m F9UAY4 F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Tampa flights
DCA Washington 6h 51m AAAS AAASWN Washington (DCA) to Tampa flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 35m G4 F9WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Tampa flights
PHX Phoenix 10h 41m AA AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Tampa flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Cedar Rapids to Tampa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CID to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
800
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 → TPA
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
87%
Return
TPA → CID
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CID delays → TPA delays →

Other ways to reach Tampa from Cedar Rapids

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric CID→TPA DSM→TPA
Distance from CID 103 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 1
Departure OTP 80%
Airports within 200 miles of CID with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Cedar Rapids, it's 7:00 PM in Tampa.
Getting from TPA

Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level curb; typically $20–30 to downtown Tampa and $45–60 to St. Petersburg. Taxis at the rank run $25–35 to Tampa center. The HART bus (Route 30X) connects to downtown for $2.25 but is infrequent; check schedules before relying on it.Rental car counters are in the arrivals hall with a shuttle to the consolidated rental facility. I-275 provides direct access north to downtown and south toward St. Pete. The airport's people mover system is free and connects all areas of the terminal complex.

Tampa Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Tampa is called the "lightning capital of North America." Afternoon thunderstorms are nearly daily from June through September, causing frequent ground stops and gate holds during summer afternoons. Summer afternoon flights routinely run late.

Hurricane season (June–November) poses storm surge and wind risk. Direct hits are rare, but evacuations periodically affect the region. Winter (December–February) is mild at 14–23°C with very low disruption risk. Spring (March–May) is the most comfortable season.

CID–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cedar Rapids to Tampa route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CID
IATA / ICAOCID / KCID
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation869 ft / 265 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CID to TPA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Chicago O'Hare.
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Cedar Rapids.
Yes, return flights from TPA 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.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Des Moines (DSM).