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Flights from Cedar Rapids to Columbia

There are no direct flights from Cedar Rapids to Columbia. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Charlotte, about 3h 47m door to door (13 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 47m
CIDCAEATL

Cedar Rapids to Columbia at a glance

Fastest journey3h 47mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Charlotte

Best ways to fly from Cedar Rapids to Columbia

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CID Atlanta (ATL) CAE
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon06:00 CID08:45 ATL1h 15m connection10:00 ATL10:47 CAEDelta Air Lines
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 47m
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CID Charlotte (CLT) CAE
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Sat08:15 CID11:12 CLT3h 18m connection14:30 CLT14:57 CAEAmerican Airlines + Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 42m
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CID Chicago (ORD) CAE
Leg 1: United Airlines, American Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Sat08:00 CID09:06 ORD4h 09m connection13:15 ORD15:53 CAEUnited Airlines + Envoy Air
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 53m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,284 km797 miles
Journey time
3h 47mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hColumbia vs Cedar Rapids
Currency in Columbia
USD
Airports
CID → CAE

Flights from Cedar Rapids to Columbia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cedar Rapids to Columbia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Charlotte and Chicago. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cedar Rapids to Columbia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 47m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,284 km.
Where do you change planes between Cedar Rapids and Columbia?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT) and Chicago (ORD). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cedar Rapids and Columbia?
Cedar Rapids: The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID). Columbia: Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
What is the time difference between Cedar Rapids and Columbia?
Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Cedar Rapids.

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