Compare airlines and travel sites in one search No booking fees from us
FlightConnect
Search flights
  1. Home
  2. Flights
  3. Flights from Cedar Rapids
  4. Cedar Rapids to San Francisco
Connecting route · United States → United States

Flights from Cedar Rapids to San Francisco

There are no direct flights from Cedar Rapids to San Francisco. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Chicago, about 5h 33m door to door (71 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 33m
CIDSFODEN

Cedar Rapids to San Francisco at a glance

Fastest journey5h 33mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Cedar Rapids to San Francisco

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

1
CID Denver (DEN) SFO
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Mon09:15 CID10:18 DEN0h 57m connection11:15 DEN12:48 SFOUnited Airlines
19 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 33m
Search
2
CID Chicago (ORD) SFO
Leg 1: United Airlines, American Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines
Mon05:00 CID06:00 ORD0h 45m connection06:45 ORD09:14 SFOAmerican Airlines
39 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 14m
Search
3
CID Dallas (DFW) SFO
Leg 1: American Airlines, SkyWest, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
Sun05:15 CID07:12 DFW1h 18m connection08:30 DFW10:03 SFOAmerican Airlines
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 48m
Search
4
CID Las Vegas (LAS) SFO
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Mon14:15 CID15:23 LAS2h 37m connection18:00 LAS19:34 SFOAllegiant Air + United Airlines
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 19m
Search
5
CID Phoenix (PHX) SFO
Leg 1: Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Sat14:45 CID16:05 PHX2h 10m connection18:15 PHX20:16 SFOEnvoy Air + United Airlines
5 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 31m
Search
6
CID Minneapolis (MSP) SFO
Leg 1: Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines
Tue22:30 CID23:27 MSP9h 18m connection08:45 MSP10:43 SFOSun Country Airlines + Delta Air Lines
1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 13m
Search

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
2,651 km1,646 miles
Journey time
5h 33mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hSan Francisco vs Cedar Rapids
Currency in San Francisco
USD
Airports
CID → SFO

Flights from Cedar Rapids to San Francisco: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cedar Rapids to San Francisco?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Chicago and Dallas. 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 San Francisco?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 33m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,651 km.
Where do you change planes between Cedar Rapids and San Francisco?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW) and Las Vegas (LAS). Frontier Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cedar Rapids and San Francisco?
Cedar Rapids: The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID). San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
What is the time difference between Cedar Rapids and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 2 hours behind Cedar Rapids.

More flights from Cedar Rapids

Captivating view of Houston's skyline at night with light trails and illuminated buildings.1+ stopHoustonWith a connectionOne-way fromUS$182The reflective Cloud Gate sculpture in Chicago surrounded by iconic skyscrapers.NonstopChicagoNonstopSee the best way to goStunning view of Denver's cityscape with skyscrapers under a colorful sunset sky.NonstopDenverNonstopSee the best way to goA scenic view of the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., with reflections in the reflecting pool and a cloudy sky overhead.1+ stopWashingtonWith a connectionSee the best way to goThe Houses of Parliament and Westminster Bridge on the Thames in London1+ stopLondonWith a connectionSee the best way to goA vibrant view of Baltimore cityscape featuring iconic skyscrapers under a clear sky.1+ stopBaltimoreWith a connectionSee the best way to go