Washington to Cedar Rapids (DCA–CID) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA5410
AA American
CR7
12:59 PM
EDT T2
2:43 PM
CDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4384
AA American
E75
8:10 PM
EDT T2
9:47 PM
CDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS6770
AS Alaska
E75
8:10 PM
EDT T2
9:47 PM
CDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5162
AA American
CR9
8:10 PM
EDT T2
9:47 PM
CDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4405
AA American
E75
6:00 AM
CDT
9:19 AM
EDT
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5410
AA American
CR7
3:32 PM
CDT
6:45 PM
EDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Washington to Cedar Rapids
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 799 mi 2h 37m nonstop -1h behind 25 1-stop hubs

DCA–CID is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 799 miles in approximately 2h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DCA–CID service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 14 CR7, CR9, E75 2h37-2h44 44% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 7 E75 2h37 44% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (21 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DCA to CID direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to CID.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,036
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
DCA → CID
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Arriving
100%
Return
CID → DCA
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays → CID delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Cedar Rapids is 1 hour behind Washington.
DCA: EDT · CID: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 5:00 PM in Cedar Rapids.
Distance & Flight Time
799 mi / 1,286 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 37m to 2h 44m.
Getting to DCA

The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.

DCA–CID Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Cedar Rapids route.
Route details
Distance799 mi / 1,286 km
Flight time2h 37m to 2h 44m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 13 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: CID
IATA / ICAOCID / KCID
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation869 ft / 265 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to CID flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport take approximately 2h 37m to 2h 44m. The route covers 799 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from DCA to CID. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, CMH, DSM, PHL, CLE, OMA, ALB, STL, BNA, AUS, SAT, RSW, SLC, FLL, CLT, ATL, MIA, DFW, ORD, MSP, CVG, LAS, DEN, SRQ and PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cedar Rapids is 1 hour behind Washington.
Yes, return flights from CID to DCA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 DCA to CID

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DCA to CID Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to CID ranges from 2 hours 37 minutes to 2 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 799 miles (1,286 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MDW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.