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

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Philadelphia to Cedar Rapids
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 870 mi 2h 7m nonstop -1h behind 26 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between PHL and CID, connecting options are available through 26 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to CID.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
MDW ~4h 20m CMH ~4h 37m CLE ~5h 8m OMA ~5h 9m ALB ~5h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,164
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
36%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
36%
Arriving
0%
Return
CID → PHL
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
77%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays → CID delays →
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 7m.
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 7m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections26 hubs
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 approximately 2h 7m. The route covers 870 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from PHL to CID.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, CMH, CLE, OMA, ALB, STL, BNA, PIE, AUS, SAT, RSW, SLC, VNY, DCA, CLT, ATL, CVG, MIA, FLL, MSP, ORD, DFW, DEN, LAS, PHX and SRQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cedar Rapids is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
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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 ranges from 2 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 870 miles (1,400 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MDW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.