San Francisco to Cedar Rapids (SFO–CID) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Francisco to Cedar Rapids
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,646 mi 3h 17m nonstop +2h ahead 39 1-stop hubs

SFO–CID is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,646 miles in approximately 3h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SFO–CID service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 41% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to CID.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
938
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 8:00 PM in Cedar Rapids.
Distance & Flight Time
1,646 mi / 2,649 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 17m.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

Facts

SFO–CID Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Cedar Rapids route.
Route details
Distance1,646 mi / 2,649 km
Flight time3h 17m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections39 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 SFO to CID flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport take approximately 3h 17m. The route covers 1,646 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SFO to CID.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, VNY, AZA, DAL, OMA, SLC, MDW, SAT, TUS, CVG, HOU, STL, AUS, CMH, CHS, CLE, LGA, GNV, IAD, SFB, PDX, PHL, PBI, EWR, TPA, RSW, PVD, DCA, MIA, ATL, DFW, DEN, CLT, ORD, PHX, LAS, MSP, BNA and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cedar Rapids is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
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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 SFO to CID

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SFO to CID Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to CID ranges from 3 hours 17 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,646 miles (2,649 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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