Flights from Cedar Rapids to Columbus

There are no direct flights from Cedar Rapids to Columbus. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Nashville, about 3h 17m door to door (40 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 17m

Cedar Rapids to Columbus at a glance

Fastest journey3h 17mVia Chicago, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Nashville

Best ways to fly from Cedar Rapids to Columbus

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

CID Chicago (ORD) CMH

Leg 1: United Airlines, American Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines, Envoy Air, Republic Airlines

Mon08:45 CID09:51 ORD1h 09m connection11:00 ORD13:02 CMHUnited Airlines

37 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 17m

CID Nashville (BNA) CMH

Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines

Mon10:30 CID11:48 BNA4h 27m connection16:15 BNA18:12 CMHAllegiant Air + Southwest Airlines

2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 6h 42m

CID Minneapolis (MSP) CMH

Leg 1: Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, SkyWest

Tue22:30 CID23:27 MSP7h 48m connection07:15 MSP09:53 CMHSun Country Airlines + Delta Air Lines

1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 23m

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: 761 km473 miles
Journey time: 3h 17mon current schedules
Time difference: +1hColumbus vs Cedar Rapids
Currency in Columbus: USD
Airports: CID → CMH, LCK

Flights from Cedar Rapids to Columbus: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cedar Rapids to Columbus?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Nashville and Minneapolis. 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 Columbus?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 17m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 761 km.

Where do you change planes between Cedar Rapids and Columbus?

The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Nashville (BNA) and Minneapolis (MSP). United Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Cedar Rapids and Columbus?

Cedar Rapids: The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID). Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

What is the time difference between Cedar Rapids and Columbus?

Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Cedar Rapids.

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