Sioux Falls to Cedar Rapids (FSD–CID) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA American
5:39 PM
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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
MSP Minneapolis 3h 5m AMDLKE → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Cedar Rapids flights
ORD Chicago 4h 3m AAASCM → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Cedar Rapids flights
DEN Denver 4h 53m CMF9UA → F9UAY4 Denver (DEN) to Cedar Rapids flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 40m AAQFQR → AAAYQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Cedar Rapids flights
LAS Las Vegas 9h 39m G4 → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Cedar Rapids flights
PHX Phoenix 10h 9m AA → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Cedar Rapids flights
SFB Orlando 12h 40m G4 → G4 Orlando (SFB) to Cedar Rapids flights
PIE Pinellas Park 14h 10m G4 → G4 Pinellas Park (PIE) to Cedar Rapids flights
ATL Atlanta 14h 56m AMDLKE → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Cedar Rapids flights
DTW Detroit ~4h 53m DL → DL Detroit (DTW) to Cedar Rapids flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Sioux Falls to Cedar Rapids
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 281 mi 2h 51m nonstop

FSD–CID is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 281 miles in approximately 2h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore FSD Routes CID Routes FSD Live Flights CID Live Flights FSD Delays CID Delays
All flights from Cedar Rapids (CID) Cedar Rapids to Sioux Falls flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FSD–CID service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 – 2h51 100% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (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, FSD to CID direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
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 FSD to CID.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
MSP ~3h 5m ORD ~4h 3m DTW ~4h 53m DEN ~4h 53m BNA ~5h 4m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
97
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
FSD → CID
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
Return
CID → FSD
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FSD delays → CID delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cedar Rapids from Sioux Falls

Nearby airports with service to The Eastern Iowa Airport.
Metric FSD→CID OMA→CID MSP→CID
Distance from FSD – 164 mi 196 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 7
Weekly flights 1 – 49
Flight time 2h 51m 0h 33m 1h 8m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Omaha (OMA) to Cedar Rapids flights · Minneapolis (MSP) to Cedar Rapids flights
Airports within 200 miles of FSD 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 Sioux Falls.
FSD: CDT · CID: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sioux Falls, it's 6:00 PM in Cedar Rapids.
Distance & Flight Time
281 mi / 452 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 51m gate to gate.
Facts

FSD–CID Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sioux Falls to Cedar Rapids route.
Route details
Distance281 mi / 452 km
Flight time2h 51m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FSD
Full nameSioux Falls Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOFSD / KFSD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation1,429 ft / 436 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 FSD to CID flights.
Nonstop flights from Sioux Falls Regional Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport take about 2h 51m gate to gate. The route covers 281 miles.
1 airline operates flights from FSD to CID: American Airlines.
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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago O'Hare and Denver.
Yes, return flights from CID to FSD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA and MSP. 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 FSD to CID

Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FSD to CID Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FSD to CID is about 2 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 281 miles (452 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago O'Hare and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA) and Minneapolis (MSP).