Minneapolis to Cedar Rapids (MSP–CID) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
DL3965+3
DL Delta
E75L
10:34 AM
CDT T1
11:51 AM
CDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
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DL4774
DL Delta
CR7
2:20 PM
CDT T1
3:31 PM
CDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
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DL3983
DL Delta
E7W
2:20 PM
CDT T1
3:31 PM
CDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
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DL3974+1
DL Delta
E7W
2:28 PM
CDT T1
3:41 PM
CDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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AF2774
AF Air France
CR9
2:35 PM
CDT T1
3:44 PM
CDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AF2951
AF Air France
CR9
9:15 PM
CDT T1
10:36 PM
CDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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DL4917
DL Delta
CR7
9:45 PM
CDT T1
10:52 PM
CDT
1h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4021+1
DL Delta
E75L
9:45 PM
CDT T1
10:52 PM
CDT
1h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3938cs
AM Aeromexi
E7W
9:45 PM
CDT T1
10:52 PM
CDT
1h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AM4200
AM Aeromexi
CR7
9:59 PM
CDT T1
11:07 PM
CDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
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DL4056
DL Delta
E7W
9:59 PM
CDT T1
11:07 PM
CDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
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DL4776
DL Delta
CR7
9:59 PM
CDT T1
11:07 PM
CDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
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DL3994+5
DL Delta
E7W
6:45 AM
CDT TM
7:56 AM
CDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
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AM3366cs
AM Aeromexi
E75L
6:45 AM
CDT TM
7:56 AM
CDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
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KE3937cs
KE Korean
E75L
6:45 AM
CDT TM
8:00 AM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WS6655cs
WS WestJet
E7W
6:45 AM
CDT
7:56 AM
CDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
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AM3149
AM Aeromexi
CR7
6:57 AM
CDT
8:07 AM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AM3147
AM Aeromexi
CR7
6:57 AM
CDT
8:07 AM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AM3144
AM Aeromexi
CR7
6:57 AM
CDT
8:07 AM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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DL4771
DL Delta
CR7
6:57 AM
CDT
8:07 AM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WS6807
WS WestJet
CR7
11:59 AM
CDT
1:13 PM
CDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
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WS6636cs
WS WestJet
E7W
12:34 PM
CDT
1:48 PM
CDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
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VS3295cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
E7W
12:34 PM
CDT
1:48 PM
CDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
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AF2414cs
AF Air France
E75L
12:34 PM
CDT TM
1:48 PM
CDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
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DL3965+3
DL Delta
E75L
12:34 PM
CDT TM
1:48 PM
CDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
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VS3673+2
VS Virgin Atlantic
E7W
2:50 PM
CDT TM
4:02 PM
CDT
1h 12m
M T W T F S S
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WS7054
WS WestJet
E7W
2:50 PM
CDT TM
4:02 PM
CDT
1h 12m
M T W T F S S
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DL3983
DL Delta
E7W
4:11 PM
CDT
5:24 PM
CDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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AF2425
AF Air France
CR7
4:11 PM
CDT
5:24 PM
CDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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AF2204
AF Air France
CR9
4:15 PM
CDT
5:27 PM
CDT
1h 12m
M T W T F S S
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WS6642cs
WS WestJet
E7W
4:22 PM
CDT
5:35 PM
CDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2118
AF Air France
E7W
4:22 PM
CDT
5:35 PM
CDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3974+1
DL Delta
E7W
4:22 PM
CDT
5:35 PM
CDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Minneapolis to Cedar Rapids
2 carriers, 76 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 76 Flights/wk 220 mi 1h 7m nonstop 43 1-stop hubs

MSP–CID is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 220 miles in approximately 1h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–CID service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM 50 CR7, E75L, E7W 1h07-1h17 84% SkyTeam AM
AF Air France 12 CR9 1h09-1h21 84% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AM, DL
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – DL
E7W Embraer E175 – AM, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (62 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to CID direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
76
Outbound / wk
127
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to CID.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,075
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Cedar Rapids is 0 hours the same as Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · CID: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 6:00 PM in Cedar Rapids.
Distance & Flight Time
220 mi / 355 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 7m to 1h 21m.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

MSP–CID Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Cedar Rapids route.
Route details
Distance220 mi / 355 km
Flight time1h 7m to 1h 21m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights76 out / 127 return
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: CID
IATA / ICAOCID / KCID
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation869 ft / 265 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to CID flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to The Eastern Iowa Airport take approximately 1h 7m to 1h 21m. The route covers 220 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France and Delta Air Lines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 76 nonstop flights per week from MSP to CID. The return direction has about 127 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DSM, OMA, MDW, DAL, CMH, STL, CLE, SAT, ALB, IAD, SAV, PHL, CHS, LGA, EWR, AUS, SLC, HOU, SFB, SRQ, TPA, PVD, PIE, TUS, RSW, PGD, VNY, PBI, MIA, SFO, CLT, PDX, ATL, DFW, DCA, CVG, ORD, DEN, BNA, AZA, PHX, LAS and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CID to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 MSP to CID

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) are connected by nonstop service from Air France and Delta Air Lines. With 76 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSP to CID Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to CID ranges from 1 hours 7 minutes to 1 hours 21 minutes. The route covers a distance of 220 miles (355 km). There are approximately 76 weekly flights outbound and 127 return, totaling 203 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DSM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.