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 23 1-stop flights Verified 5d ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by Civil Air Patrol.
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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 47m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Cedar Rapids flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 40m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Cedar Rapids flights
DEN Denver 4h 47m ACF9UA → F9UAY4 Denver (DEN) to Cedar Rapids flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 13m AAASAY → AAAYQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Cedar Rapids flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 20m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Cedar Rapids flights
DCA Washington 7h 9m AA → AA Washington (DCA) to Cedar Rapids flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 31m G4WN → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Cedar Rapids flights
PIE Pinellas Park 7h 51m G4 → G4 Pinellas Park (PIE) to Cedar Rapids flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 56m AAAS → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Cedar Rapids flights
SFB Orlando 7h 59m G4 → G4 Orlando (SFB) to Cedar Rapids flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Des Moines to Cedar Rapids
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
103 mi 0h 44m nonstop

DSM–CID has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Cedar Rapids (CID) Cedar Rapids to Des Moines flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to CID.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
ORD ~3h 47m BNA ~4h 38m MSP ~4h 40m DEN ~4h 47m DTW ~5h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
289
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
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 – 1
Weekly flights ~1 –
Flight time 0h 44m 0h 33m
Departure OTP 100% –
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 44m 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 44m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
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 44m gate to gate. The route covers 103 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Denver.
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) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DSM to CID Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to CID is about 0 hours 44 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).