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

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776 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 22 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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
ORD Chicago 4h 22m ACAVAZ → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Cedar Rapids flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 45m AFAMCM → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Cedar Rapids flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 56m AFAMCM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Cedar Rapids flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 34m AAACAT → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Cedar Rapids flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 22m AAASAT → AAAYQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Cedar Rapids flights
DEN Denver 6h 38m AVAZCM → F9UAY4 Denver (DEN) to Cedar Rapids flights
BOS Boston 7h 35m AVAZCM → DL Boston (BOS) to Cedar Rapids flights
LAS Las Vegas 9h 8m AZEJAET → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Cedar Rapids flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 9h 53m CMF9SN → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Cedar Rapids flights
BNA Nashville 14h 39m AVAZCM → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Cedar Rapids flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dulles to Cedar Rapids
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 776 mi 1h 48m nonstop -1h behind

IAD–CID had nonstop service from United Airlines, 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 776 miles in 1h 48m.

Also explore IAD Routes CID Routes IAD Live Flights CID Live Flights IAD Delays CID Delays
All flights from Cedar Rapids (CID) Cedar Rapids to Dulles flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAD–CID service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 63% 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

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to CID.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
CVG ~4h 22m ORD ~4h 22m MSP ~4h 45m DCA ~4h 51m ATL ~4h 56m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
993
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
IAD → CID
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
0%
Return
CID → IAD
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays → CID delays →
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 – 2
Weekly flights – 7
Flight time 1h 48m 2h 38m
Departure OTP 63% –
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 gate to gate.
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
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 776 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IAD to CID: United Airlines. 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 1h 48m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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.
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 IAD to CID

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) had nonstop service from United Airlines, 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.

IAD to CID Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to CID is about 1 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 776 miles (1,249 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA).