Fort Lauderdale to Cedar Rapids (FLL–CID) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,275 mi airlines 6/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
G4501
G4 Allegiant
7M8
3:28 PM
EDT T1
5:51 PM
CDT
3h 23m
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G4496
G4 Allegiant
7M8
3:28 PM
EDT T1
5:51 PM
CDT
3h 23m
M T W T F S S
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G4494
G4 Allegiant
7M8
3:32 PM
EDT T1
5:55 PM
CDT
3h 23m
M T W T F S S
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G4523
G4 Allegiant
B38M
3:41 PM
EDT T1
6:07 PM
CDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
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G4527
G4 Allegiant
7M8
3:41 PM
EDT T1
6:07 PM
CDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
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G4528
G4 Allegiant
7M8
6:41 PM
CDT
10:42 PM
EDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
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G4496
G4 Allegiant
7M8
6:41 PM
CDT
10:42 PM
EDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4491
G4 Allegiant
7M8
6:45 PM
CDT
10:46 PM
EDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Fort Lauderdale to Cedar Rapids
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 1,275 mi 3h 23m nonstop -1h behind 28 1-stop hubs

FLL–CID is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,275 miles in approximately 3h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FLL–CID service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 6 7M8, B38M 3h23-3h26 39%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – G4
B38MG4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (6 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, FLL to CID direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FLL to CID.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,182
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
FLL → CID
39%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
39%
Arriving
88%
Return
CID → FLL
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays → CID delays →

Other ways to reach Cedar Rapids from Fort Lauderdale

Nearby airports with service to The Eastern Iowa Airport.
Metric FLL→CID MIA→CID RSW→CID
Distance from FLL 21 mi 104 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 6 2 1
Flight time 3h 23m 3h 44m 3h 3m
Departure OTP 39%
Airports within 200 miles of FLL with service to The Eastern Iowa Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 5:00 PM in Cedar Rapids.
Distance & Flight Time
1,275 mi / 2,052 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 23m to 3h 26m.
Getting to FLL

Broward County Transit Route 1 runs from downtown Fort Lauderdale to the airport (30–40 min, $2), but it is slow with many stops. The airport has no direct rail link; Brightline's FLL station is 1.5 miles away with a shuttle connection.Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Fort Lauderdale and $35–55 from Miami Beach. Taxis are metered. I-595 and I-95 access can be congested during Miami rush hour (7–9am and 4–7pm).

FLL–CID Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Lauderdale to Cedar Rapids route.
Route details
Distance1,275 mi / 2,052 km
Flight time3h 23m to 3h 26m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 4 return
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: CID
IATA / ICAOCID / KCID
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation869 ft / 265 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FLL to CID flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport take approximately 3h 23m to 3h 26m. The route covers 1,275 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Allegiant Air.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from FLL to CID. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RSW, PIE, SFB, PGD, CMH, SRQ, DSM, MDW, STL, OMA, BNA, SAT, PHL, AUS, ALB, SLC, MIA, VNY, ATL, DFW, CLT, DCA, MSP, LAS, ORD, CVG, DEN and PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cedar Rapids is 1 hour behind Fort Lauderdale.
Yes, return flights from CID to FLL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MIA, RSW and PGD. 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 FLL to CID

Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FLL to CID Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FLL to CID ranges from 3 hours 23 minutes to 3 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,275 miles (2,052 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via RSW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (MIA), Fort Myers (RSW) and Punta Gorda (PGD).