Houston to Cedar Rapids (HOU–CID) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 10 1-stop flights Verified 2mos 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 28m AAASBA → AAAYG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Cedar Rapids flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 41m SY → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Cedar Rapids flights
DEN Denver 5h 17m WN → F9UAY4 Denver (DEN) to Cedar Rapids flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 41m WN → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Cedar Rapids flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 58m WN → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Cedar Rapids flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 13m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Cedar Rapids flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 14m WN → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Cedar Rapids flights
BNA Nashville 11h 34m WN → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Cedar Rapids flights
DCA Washington 16h 57m WN → AA Washington (DCA) to Cedar Rapids flights
CUN Cancún ~8h 33m WN → UA Cancún (CUN) to Cedar Rapids flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Cedar Rapids
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 869 mi 2h 16m nonstop

HOU–CID had nonstop service from Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in May 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 869 miles in 2h 16m.

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All flights from Cedar Rapids (CID) Cedar Rapids to Houston flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop HOU–CID service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 0 – – 89% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (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 HOU to CID.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
DFW ~4h 28m MSP ~4h 41m DEN ~5h 17m PHX ~6h 41m FLL ~6h 58m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
661
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
HOU → CID
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
100%
Return
CID → HOU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays → CID delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cedar Rapids from Houston

Nearby airports with service to The Eastern Iowa Airport.
Metric HOU→CID AUS→CID
Distance from HOU – 148 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 2h 16m 4h 52m
Departure OTP 89% –
Austin (AUS) to Cedar Rapids flights
Airports within 200 miles of HOU 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 Houston.
HOU: CDT · CID: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in Cedar Rapids.
Distance & Flight Time
869 mi / 1,398 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 16m gate to gate.
Facts

HOU–CID Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Cedar Rapids route.
Route details
Distance869 mi / 1,398 km
Flight time2h 16m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 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 HOU to CID flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport take about 2h 16m gate to gate. The route covers 869 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from HOU to CID: Allegiant Air. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 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 May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 16m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Denver.
Yes, return flights from CID to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AUS. 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 HOU to CID

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) had nonstop service from Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in May 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.

HOU to CID Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to CID is about 2 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 869 miles (1,398 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).