Rochester to Cedar Rapids (RST–CID) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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145 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 4d ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets 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 2 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 3h 27m AFAMDL → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Cedar Rapids flights
ORD Chicago 3h 43m AABAQR → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Cedar Rapids flights
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Rochester to Cedar Rapids
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
145 mi 0h 28m nonstop

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps RST Routes CID Routes RST Live Flights CID Live Flights CID Delays
All flights from Cedar Rapids (CID) Cedar Rapids to Rochester flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RST to CID.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
MSP ~3h 27m ORD ~3h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
20
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
RST → CID
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
CID → RST
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CID delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cedar Rapids from Rochester

Nearby airports with service to The Eastern Iowa Airport.
Metric RST→CID MSP→CID
Distance from RST – 76 mi
Nonstop airlines – 7
Weekly flights ~1 49
Flight time 0h 28m 1h 9m
Minneapolis (MSP) to Cedar Rapids flights
Airports within 200 miles of RST with service to The Eastern Iowa Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Rochester, it's 6:00 PM in Cedar Rapids.
Distance & Flight Time
145 mi / 234 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 28m gate to gate.
Facts

RST–CID Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rochester to Cedar Rapids route.
Route details
Distance145 mi / 234 km
Flight time0h 28m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RST
Full nameRochester International Airport
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,317 ft / 401 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 RST to CID flights.
Nonstop flights from Rochester International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport take about 0h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 145 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare.
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.
Yes, return flights from CID to RST are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MSP. 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 RST to CID

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

RST to CID Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RST to CID is about 0 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 145 miles (234 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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