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Flights from Ottawa to Cedar Rapids

There are no direct flights from Ottawa to Cedar Rapids. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Washington, about 4h 55m door to door (10 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 55m
YOWCIDORD

Ottawa to Cedar Rapids at a glance

Fastest journey4h 55mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Washington

Best ways to fly from Ottawa 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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YOW Chicago (ORD) CID
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, American Airlines, SkyWest
Sat10:30 YOW11:36 ORD2h 09m connection13:45 ORD14:25 CIDRepublic Airlines + GoJet Airlines
10 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 55m
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YOW Washington (DCA) CID
Leg 1: Air Canada Jazz · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Self-transfer likely ~6h 01m
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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
1,337 km830 miles
Journey time
4h 55mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hCedar Rapids vs Ottawa
Currency in Cedar Rapids
USD
Airports
YOW → CID

Flights from Ottawa to Cedar Rapids: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ottawa to Cedar Rapids?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago and Washington. 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 Ottawa to Cedar Rapids?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 55m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,337 km.
Where do you change planes between Ottawa and Cedar Rapids?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Washington (DCA). United Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ottawa and Cedar Rapids?
Ottawa: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Cedar Rapids: The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID).
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Cedar Rapids?
Cedar Rapids is 1 hour behind Ottawa.

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