Seattle to Cedar Rapids (SEA–CID) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA American
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11:50 AM
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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
MSP Minneapolis 5h 20m AFASAY → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Cedar Rapids flights
DEN Denver 5h 38m 8CAFAS → UAY4 Denver (DEN) to Cedar Rapids flights
ORD Chicago 6h 20m AAASAV → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Cedar Rapids flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 55m AAAFAS → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Cedar Rapids flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 56m AAASAY → AAAYG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Cedar Rapids flights
BNA Nashville 7h 25m ASAYDL → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Cedar Rapids flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 44m AFAMAS → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Cedar Rapids flights
CLT Charlotte 9h 50m AACX → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Cedar Rapids flights
DCA Washington 11h 11m ASDL → AASY Washington (DCA) to Cedar Rapids flights
LAS Las Vegas 12h 3m AFAMAS → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Cedar Rapids flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Seattle to Cedar Rapids
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,541 mi 3h 32m nonstop +2h ahead

SEA–CID is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,541 miles in approximately 3h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Cedar Rapids (CID) Cedar Rapids to Seattle flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SEA–CID service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 319 3h32 59% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SEA to CID direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
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Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to CID.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
MSP ~5h 20m DEN ~5h 38m ORD ~6h 20m PHX ~6h 55m DFW ~6h 56m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
869
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
SEA → CID
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Arriving
100%
Return
CID → SEA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays → CID delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cedar Rapids from Seattle

Nearby airports with service to The Eastern Iowa Airport.
Metric SEA→CID BFI→CID
Distance from SEA – 5 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 1 –
Flight time 3h 32m 2h 59m
Departure OTP 59% –
Seattle (BFI) to Cedar Rapids flights
Airports within 200 miles of SEA with service to The Eastern Iowa Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Cedar Rapids is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
SEA: PDT · CID: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 8:00 PM in Cedar Rapids.
Distance & Flight Time
1,541 mi / 2,480 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 32m gate to gate.
Getting to SEA

Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).

Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.

Facts

SEA–CID Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Cedar Rapids route.
Route details
Distance1,541 mi / 2,480 km
Flight time3h 32m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 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 SEA to CID flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport take about 3h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 1,541 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SEA to CID: American Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver 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.
Cedar Rapids is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
Yes, return flights from CID to SEA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BFI. 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 SEA to CID

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SEA to CID Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to CID is about 3 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,541 miles (2,480 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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