Lexington to Cedar Rapids (LEX–CID) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LEX Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 10 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between LEX and CID. Nearest airports to LEX with scheduled service: Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG, 70 mi) · Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF, 62 mi) · Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK, 74 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ORD Chicago 3h 53m AAASAV → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Cedar Rapids flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 22m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Cedar Rapids flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 47m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Cedar Rapids flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 46m AAAYG3 → AAAYG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Cedar Rapids flights
SFB Orlando 6h 35m G4 → G4 Orlando (SFB) to Cedar Rapids flights
DCA Washington 8h DL → AASY Washington (DCA) to Cedar Rapids flights
MSP Minneapolis 8h 7m DL → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Cedar Rapids flights
DEN Denver 8h 26m UA → UAY4 Denver (DEN) to Cedar Rapids flights
PGD Punta Gorda 13h 49m G4 → G4 Punta Gorda (PGD) to Cedar Rapids flights
PIE Pinellas Park ~6h 17m G4 → G4 Pinellas Park (PIE) to Cedar Rapids flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Lexington to Cedar Rapids
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps LEX Routes CID Routes LEX Live Flights CID Live Flights LEX Delays CID Delays
All flights from Cedar Rapids (CID) Cedar Rapids to Lexington flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LEX to CID.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
ORD ~3h 53m ATL ~4h 22m CLT ~4h 47m DFW ~5h 46m PIE ~6h 17m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
127
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
LEX → CID
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
100%
Return
CID → LEX
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LEX delays → CID delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cedar Rapids from Lexington

Nearby airports with service to The Eastern Iowa Airport.
Metric LEX→CID CVG→CID LCK→CID
Distance from LEX – 70 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – 2 –
Departure OTP 75% – –
Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Cedar Rapids flights · Columbus (LCK) to Cedar Rapids flights
Airports within 200 miles of LEX 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 Lexington.
LEX: EDT · CID: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lexington, it's 5:00 PM in Cedar Rapids.
Facts

LEX–CID Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lexington to Cedar Rapids route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LEX
Full nameBlue Grass Airport
IATA / ICAOLEX / KLEX
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.6M
Elevation979 ft / 298 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 LEX to CID flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas.
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 Lexington.
Yes, return flights from CID to LEX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CVG and LCK. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Columbus (LCK).