Detroit to Cedar Rapids (DTW–CID) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL5538
Starts Sep 27 Seat map
DL Delta
CR9 Seat map
9:00 AM
EDT TM
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DL Delta
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2:59 PM
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EDT
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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 37m AAACAM → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Cedar Rapids flights
MSP Minneapolis 3h 52m AFAMDL → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Cedar Rapids flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 49m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Cedar Rapids flights
CLT Charlotte 5h AAAFAM → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Cedar Rapids flights
DCA Washington 5h 5m AAAFAM → AASY Washington (DCA) to Cedar Rapids flights
BNA Nashville 5h 10m AMDLKE → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Cedar Rapids flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 43m AAAFAM → AAAYG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Cedar Rapids flights
DEN Denver 6h ACAFDL → UAY4 Denver (DEN) to Cedar Rapids flights
PHX Phoenix 8h 8m AAAMDL → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Cedar Rapids flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 11h 49m AFAMDL → KII Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Cedar Rapids flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Detroit to Cedar Rapids
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 429 mi 1h 44m nonstop -1h behind

DTW–CID is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 429 miles in approximately 1h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Choose a flight to see its seat map DTW Routes CID Routes DTW Live Flights CID Live Flights DTW Delays CID Delays
All flights from Cedar Rapids (CID) Cedar Rapids to Detroit flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–CID service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 1 CR9 1h44 71% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DTW to CID direction.
Mon
0
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Tue
0
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Wed
0
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Thu
0
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Fri
0
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Sat
0
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Sun
1
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to CID.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
ORD ~3h 37m MSP ~3h 52m ATL ~4h 49m CLT ~5h 0m DCA ~5h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
997
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
DTW → CID
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Arriving
100%
Return
CID → DTW
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → CID delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cedar Rapids from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to The Eastern Iowa Airport.
Metric DTW→CID CLE→CID
Distance from DTW – 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 1h 44m 1h 57m
Departure OTP 71% –
Cleveland (CLE) to Cedar Rapids flights
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to The Eastern Iowa Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Cedar Rapids.
Distance & Flight Time
429 mi / 691 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 44m gate to gate.
Getting to DTW

There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.

Facts

DTW–CID Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Cedar Rapids route.
Route details
Distance429 mi / 691 km
Flight time1h 44m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 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 DTW to CID flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport take about 1h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 429 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DTW to CID: Delta Air Lines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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.
Cedar Rapids is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from CID to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLE. 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 DTW to CID

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DTW to CID Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to CID is about 1 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 429 miles (691 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE).