Columbus to Cedar Rapids (LCK–CID) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LCK Airport Page →
481 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
No nonstop service between LCK and CID. Nearest airports to LCK with scheduled service: Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG, 107 mi) · John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH, 13 mi) · James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY, 69 mi)
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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: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
ORD Chicago 5h 21m CX → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Cedar Rapids flights
SFB Orlando 5h 44m G4 → G4 Orlando (SFB) to Cedar Rapids flights
PIE Pinellas Park 6h 13m G4 → G4 Pinellas Park (PIE) to Cedar Rapids flights
PGD Punta Gorda 16h 51m G4 → G4 Punta Gorda (PGD) to Cedar Rapids flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Columbus to Cedar Rapids
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
481 mi 1h 19m nonstop -1h behind

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps LCK Routes CID Routes LCK Live Flights CID Live Flights CID Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LCK to CID.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
ORD ~5h 21m SFB ~5h 44m PIE ~6h 13m PGD ~16h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
58
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
LCK → CID
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
Return
CID → LCK
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CID delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cedar Rapids from Columbus

Nearby airports with service to The Eastern Iowa Airport.
Metric LCK→CID CMH→CID CVG→CID
Distance from LCK – 13 mi 107 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 2
Weekly flights – 1 2
Flight time 1h 19m 1h 43m 1h 5m
Columbus (CMH) to Cedar Rapids flights · Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Cedar Rapids flights · Cleveland (CLE) to Cedar Rapids flights
Airports within 200 miles of LCK 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 Columbus.
LCK: EDT · CID: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbus, it's 5:00 PM in Cedar Rapids.
Distance & Flight Time
481 mi / 773 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 19m gate to gate.
Facts

LCK–CID Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbus to Cedar Rapids route.
Route details
Distance481 mi / 773 km
Flight time1h 19m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LCK
Full nameRickenbacker International Airport
IATA / ICAOLCK / KLCK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation744 ft / 227 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 LCK to CID flights.
Nonstop flights from Rickenbacker International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport take about 1h 19m gate to gate. The route covers 481 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Orlando Sanford and St. Petersburg Clearwater.
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 Columbus.
Nearby alternatives include CMH, CVG and CLE. 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 LCK to CID

Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LCK to CID Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LCK to CID is about 1 hours 19 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 481 miles (773 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Orlando Sanford and St. Petersburg Clearwater. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Columbus (CMH), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Cleveland (CLE).