Philadelphia to Cedar Rapids (PHL–CID) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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870 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 22 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 4h 38m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Cedar Rapids flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 46m AAAMDL → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Cedar Rapids flights
BNA Nashville 4h 55m AAEIWN → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Cedar Rapids flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 9m AAAFAM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Cedar Rapids flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 48m AAAYBA → AAAYQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Cedar Rapids flights
DEN Denver 6h 49m AAACBA → F9UAY4 Denver (DEN) to Cedar Rapids flights
CLT Charlotte 7h AABAEI → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Cedar Rapids flights
BOS Boston 7h 16m AAASB6 → DL Boston (BOS) to Cedar Rapids flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 23m AAADAS → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Cedar Rapids flights
LAS Las Vegas 11h 17m AAEIF9 → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Cedar Rapids flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Philadelphia to Cedar Rapids
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
870 mi 2h 4m nonstop -1h behind

PHL–CID has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Cedar Rapids (CID) Cedar Rapids to Philadelphia flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to CID.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
EWR ~4h 19m IAD ~4h 30m ORD ~4h 38m CVG ~4h 43m MSP ~4h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,025
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
PHL → CID
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
100%
Return
CID → PHL
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays → CID delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cedar Rapids from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to The Eastern Iowa Airport.
Metric PHL→CID EWR→CID TEB→CID
Distance from PHL – 80 mi 92 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 2h 4m 2h 11m 2h 5m
Departure OTP 86% – –
Newark (EWR) to Cedar Rapids flights · Teterboro (TEB) to Cedar Rapids flights
Airports within 200 miles of PHL 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 Philadelphia.
PHL: EDT · CID: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 5:00 PM in Cedar Rapids.
Distance & Flight Time
870 mi / 1,400 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 4m gate to gate.
Getting to PHL

SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.

Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.

Facts

PHL–CID Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Cedar Rapids route.
Route details
Distance870 mi / 1,400 km
Flight time2h 4m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PHL
Full namePhiladelphia International Airport
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 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 PHL to CID flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport take about 2h 4m gate to gate. The route covers 870 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Nashville.
Cedar Rapids is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
Yes, return flights from CID to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EWR and TEB. 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 PHL to CID

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

PHL to CID Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to CID is about 2 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 870 miles (1,400 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR) and Teterboro (TEB).