Gainesville to Cedar Rapids (GNV–CID) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 15m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Cedar Rapids flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 57m AA AA Charlotte (CLT) to Cedar Rapids flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 43m AAQR AAAYG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Cedar Rapids flights
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Gainesville to Cedar Rapids
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
993 mi 2h 28m nonstop -1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between GNV and CID, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for GNV to CID.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
52
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
GNV → CID
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
CID → GNV
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CID delays →

Other ways to reach Cedar Rapids from Gainesville

Nearby airports with service to The Eastern Iowa Airport.
Metric GNV→CID SFB→CID MCO→CID
Distance from GNV 89 mi 105 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 8
Flight time 2h 28m 2h 45m 2h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of GNV with service to The Eastern Iowa Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Gainesville, it's 5:00 PM in Cedar Rapids.
Distance & Flight Time
993 mi / 1,599 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 28m gate to gate.

GNV–CID Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Gainesville to Cedar Rapids route.
Route details
Distance993 mi / 1,599 km
Flight time2h 28m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GNV
IATA / ICAOGNV / KGNV
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.6M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m
Destination: CID
IATA / ICAOCID / KCID
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation869 ft / 265 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GNV to CID flights.
Nonstop flights from Gainesville Regional Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport take about 2h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 993 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Dallas Fort Worth.
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 Gainesville.
Nearby alternatives include SFB, MCO and TPA. 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 GNV to CID

Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

GNV to CID Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GNV to CID is about 2 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 993 miles (1,599 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (SFB), Orlando (MCO) and Tampa (TPA).