Dulles to Cedar Rapids (IAD–CID) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Dulles to Cedar Rapids
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 776 mi 1h 48m nonstop -1h behind 44 1-stop hubs

IAD–CID is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 776 miles in approximately 1h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–CID service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 79% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to CID.
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One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,143
Candidates
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cedar Rapids from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to The Eastern Iowa Airport.
Metric IAD→CID DCA→CID
Distance from IAD – 23 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 1 21
Flight time 1h 48m 2h 37m
Departure OTP 79% –
Washington (DCA) to Cedar Rapids flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAD 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 Dulles.
IAD: EDT · CID: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 5:00 PM in Cedar Rapids.
Distance & Flight Time
776 mi / 1,249 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 48m.
Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

Facts

IAD–CID Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Cedar Rapids route.
Route details
Distance776 mi / 1,249 km
Flight time1h 48m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections44 hubs
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 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 IAD to CID flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport take approximately 1h 48m. The route covers 776 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from IAD to CID. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, DSM, SUS, CMH, OMA, DCA, PHL, CLE, DAL, LGA, EWR, CHS, SAV, ALB, GNV, STL, SRQ, SFB, PVD, SAT, PIE, PBI, TPA, HOU, AUS, RSW, MIA, TUS, SLC, VNY, SFO, ATL, CLT, MSP, PDX, PGD, CVG, DFW, BNA, ORD, LAS, DEN, PHX and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cedar Rapids is 1 hour behind Dulles.
Yes, return flights from CID to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DCA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 IAD to CID

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAD to CID Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to CID ranges from 1 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 776 miles (1,249 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MDW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA).