Des Moines to Cedar Rapids (DSM–CID) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DSM Airport Page →
103 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 14 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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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 3h 46m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Cedar Rapids flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 14m AFAMDL → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Cedar Rapids flights
DEN Denver 4h 46m ACF9UA → UAY4 Denver (DEN) to Cedar Rapids flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 3m AAASAY → AAAYG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Cedar Rapids flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 4m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Cedar Rapids flights
SFB Orlando 6h 20m G4 → G4 Orlando (SFB) to Cedar Rapids flights
DCA Washington 6h 59m AA → AASY Washington (DCA) to Cedar Rapids flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 18m AAASWN → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Cedar Rapids flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 41m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Cedar Rapids flights
BNA Nashville 12h 39m G4 → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Cedar Rapids flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Cedar Rapids
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 103 mi 0h 22m nonstop

DSM–CID had nonstop service from CEIBA Intercontinental, last on the schedule in August 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 103 miles in 0h 22m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps DSM Routes CID Routes DSM Live Flights CID Live Flights DSM Delays CID Delays
All flights from Cedar Rapids (CID) Cedar Rapids to Des Moines flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DSM–CID service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
C2 CEIBA Intercontinental 0 – – 0% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: C2 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to CID.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
ORD ~3h 46m MSP ~4h 14m DEN ~4h 46m DFW ~5h 3m ATL ~5h 4m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
267
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
DSM → CID
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
Return
CID → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → CID delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cedar Rapids from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to The Eastern Iowa Airport.
Metric DSM→CID OMA→CID
Distance from DSM – 117 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 0h 22m 0h 35m
Departure OTP 0% –
Omaha (OMA) to Cedar Rapids flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to The Eastern Iowa Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Cedar Rapids is 0 hours the same as Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · CID: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 6:00 PM in Cedar Rapids.
Distance & Flight Time
103 mi / 166 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 22m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–CID Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Cedar Rapids route.
Route details
Distance103 mi / 166 km
Flight time0h 22m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: CID
Full nameThe Eastern Iowa Airport
IATA / ICAOCID / KCID
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation869 ft / 265 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to CID flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport take about 0h 22m gate to gate. The route covers 103 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DSM to CID: CEIBA Intercontinental. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 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 August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 22m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Denver.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CID and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from CID to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA. 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 DSM to CID

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) had nonstop service from CEIBA Intercontinental, last on the schedule in August 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.

DSM to CID Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to CID is about 0 hours 22 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 103 miles (166 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA).