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Flights from Columbus to Cedar Rapids

There are no direct flights from Columbus to Cedar Rapids. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Nashville, about 3h 08m door to door (53 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 08m
CMHCIDORD

Columbus to Cedar Rapids at a glance

Fastest journey3h 08mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Nashville

Best ways to fly from Columbus to Cedar Rapids

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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CMH Chicago (ORD) CID
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: United Airlines, American Airlines, SkyWest
Thu19:00 CMH19:08 ORD1h 07m connection20:15 ORD21:08 CIDUnited Airlines
51 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 08m
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CMH Nashville (BNA) CID
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Sun21:45 CMH21:43 BNA10h 32m connection08:15 BNA09:32 CIDSouthwest Airlines + Allegiant Air
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 12h 47m
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CMH Minneapolis (MSP) CID
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Sun Country Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 12m
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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
761 km473 miles
Journey time
3h 08mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hCedar Rapids vs Columbus
Currency in Cedar Rapids
USD
Airports
CMH, LCK → CID

Flights from Columbus to Cedar Rapids: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Columbus to Cedar Rapids?
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 Columbus to Cedar Rapids?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 08m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 761 km.
Where do you change planes between Columbus and Cedar Rapids?
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 Columbus and Cedar Rapids?
Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK). Cedar Rapids: The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID).
What is the time difference between Columbus and Cedar Rapids?
Cedar Rapids is 1 hour behind Columbus.

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