Newark to Cedar Rapids (EWR–CID) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights Verified 41m 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
DCA Washington 4h 45m TPUA → AASY Washington (DCA) to Cedar Rapids flights
ORD Chicago 4h 50m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Cedar Rapids flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h AMDLKE → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Cedar Rapids flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 18m ACAFAM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Cedar Rapids flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 18m AASNUA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Cedar Rapids flights
BNA Nashville 5h 27m UA → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Cedar Rapids flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 44m AAF9QF → AAAYG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Cedar Rapids flights
DEN Denver 7h 19m SNTPUA → UAY4 Denver (DEN) to Cedar Rapids flights
PHX Phoenix 10h 7m AAUA → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Cedar Rapids flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 11h 35m ACAFDL → KII Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Cedar Rapids flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Newark to Cedar Rapids
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 913 mi 2h 24m nonstop -1h behind

EWR–CID had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in September 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 913 miles in 2h 24m.

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

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop EWR–CID service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 – – 90% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (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 EWR to CID.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
DCA ~4h 45m ORD ~4h 50m MSP ~5h 0m ATL ~5h 18m CLT ~5h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
988
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
EWR → CID
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
100%
Return
CID → EWR
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. EWR delays → CID delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cedar Rapids from Newark

Nearby airports with service to The Eastern Iowa Airport.
Metric EWR→CID TEB→CID LGA→CID
Distance from EWR – 13 mi 17 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 2h 24m 2h 25m 2h 10m
Departure OTP 90% – –
Teterboro (TEB) to Cedar Rapids flights · New York (LGA) to Cedar Rapids flights · White Plains (HPN) to Cedar Rapids flights
Airports within 200 miles of EWR 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 Newark.
EWR: EDT · CID: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 5:00 PM in Cedar Rapids.
Distance & Flight Time
913 mi / 1,469 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 24m gate to gate.
Getting to EWR

NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.

Facts

EWR–CID Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Newark to Cedar Rapids route.
Route details
Distance913 mi / 1,469 km
Flight time2h 24m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: EWR
Full nameNewark Liberty International Airport
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 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 EWR to CID flights.
Nonstop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport take about 2h 24m gate to gate. The route covers 913 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from EWR to CID: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 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 September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 24m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ronald Reagan Washington National, Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
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 Newark.
Yes, return flights from CID to EWR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEB, LGA and HPN. 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 EWR to CID

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in September 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.

EWR to CID Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EWR to CID is about 2 hours 24 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 913 miles (1,469 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ronald Reagan Washington National, Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), New York (LGA) and White Plains (HPN).