Richmond to Cedar Rapids (RIC–CID) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 29m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Cedar Rapids flights
BNA Nashville 4h 34m G4WN → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Cedar Rapids flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 35m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Cedar Rapids flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 44m AABA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Cedar Rapids flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 9m AFAMDL → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Cedar Rapids flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 28m AAASG3 → AAAYG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Cedar Rapids flights
DEN Denver 6h 48m UAWN → UAY4 Denver (DEN) to Cedar Rapids flights
PHX Phoenix 13h 6m MX → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Cedar Rapids flights
LAS Las Vegas 27h 51m MX → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Cedar Rapids flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Richmond to Cedar Rapids
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 822 mi 2h 30m nonstop -1h behind

RIC–CID had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 822 miles in 2h 30m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps RIC Routes CID Routes RIC Live Flights CID Live Flights RIC Delays CID Delays
All flights from Cedar Rapids (CID) Cedar Rapids to Richmond flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop RIC–CID service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 100% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to CID.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
ORD ~4h 29m BNA ~4h 34m ATL ~4h 35m CLT ~4h 44m MSP ~6h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
361
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
RIC → CID
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
CID → RIC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RIC delays → CID delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cedar Rapids from Richmond

Nearby airports with service to The Eastern Iowa Airport.
Metric RIC→CID DCA→CID IAD→CID
Distance from RIC – 94 mi 100 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 3
Weekly flights – 8 –
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 15m 1h 48m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Washington (DCA) to Cedar Rapids flights · Dulles (IAD) to Cedar Rapids flights
Airports within 200 miles of RIC 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 Richmond.
RIC: EDT · CID: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 5:00 PM in Cedar Rapids.
Distance & Flight Time
822 mi / 1,322 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m gate to gate.
Facts

RIC–CID Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to Cedar Rapids route.
Route details
Distance822 mi / 1,322 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 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 RIC to CID flights.
Nonstop flights from Richmond International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport take about 2h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 822 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from RIC to CID: American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 30m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Nashville and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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 Richmond.
Nearby alternatives include DCA and IAD. 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 RIC to CID

Richmond International Airport (RIC) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

RIC to CID Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIC to CID is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 822 miles (1,322 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Nashville and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA) and Dulles (IAD).