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

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220 mi airlines 63/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL4044
DL Delta
CR9
10:00 AM
CDT T1
11:11 AM
CDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3965
DL Delta
E7W
10:34 AM
CDT T1
11:51 AM
CDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3974
DL Delta
E7W
2:28 PM
CDT T1
3:41 PM
CDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3995
DL Delta
E7W
2:31 PM
CDT T1
3:40 PM
CDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2951
AF Air France
CR9
9:15 PM
CDT T1
10:36 PM
CDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4111
AM Aeromexi
E7W
9:40 PM
CDT T1
10:52 PM
CDT
1h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4014
DL Delta
E7W
9:40 PM
CDT T1
10:52 PM
CDT
1h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2412
AF Air France
E7W
9:40 PM
CDT T1
10:52 PM
CDT
1h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3938
AM Aeromexi
E7W
9:45 PM
CDT T1
10:52 PM
CDT
1h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3994
DL Delta
E7W
6:45 AM
CDT
8:00 AM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AF2118
AF Air France
E7W
6:45 AM
CDT
8:00 AM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AM3366
AM Aeromexi
E7W
6:45 AM
CDT
7:56 AM
CDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3584
AM Aeromexi
E7W
6:45 AM
CDT
8:00 AM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2513
AF Air France
CR9
11:51 AM
CDT
1:05 PM
CDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
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DL4044
DL Delta
CR9
11:51 AM
CDT
1:05 PM
CDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3965
DL Delta
E7W
12:34 PM
CDT
1:48 PM
CDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2414
AF Air France
E7W
12:34 PM
CDT
1:48 PM
CDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3995
DL Delta
E7W
4:20 PM
CDT
5:34 PM
CDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3974
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
3 carriers, 63 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 63 Flights/wk 220 mi 0h 35m nonstop 28 1-stop hubs

MSP–CID is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Air France and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 220 miles in approximately 0h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 28 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 34 CR9, E7W 1h09-1h17 48% SkyTeam
AF Air France 14 CR9, E7W 1h12-1h21 48% SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 14 E7W 1h07-1h12 48% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF, DL
E7W Embraer E175 – AF, AM, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + AM + 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
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
63
Outbound / wk
64
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to CID.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,227
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSP → CID
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
Arriving
33%
Return
CID → MSP
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → CID delays →

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 0h 35m 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 time0h 35m to 1h 21m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights63 out / 64 return
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
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 0h 35m to 1h 21m. The route covers 220 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 63 nonstop flights per week from MSP to CID. The return direction has about 64 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DSM, OMA, MDW, CMH, STL, CLE, SAT, AUS, ALB, BNA, PHL, SLC, RSW, PIE, CLT, DFW, DCA, ORD, ATL, MIA, CVG, PGD, PHX, DEN, LAS, FLL, SRQ and AZA. 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, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSP to CID Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to CID ranges from 0 hours 35 minutes to 1 hours 21 minutes. The route covers a distance of 220 miles (355 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 64 return, totaling 127 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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