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Flights from Raleigh to Cedar Rapids

There are no direct flights from Raleigh to Cedar Rapids. The fastest way is one stop via Charlotte or Chicago, about 3h 19m door to door (161 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 3h 19m
RDUCIDORD

Raleigh to Cedar Rapids at a glance

Fastest journey3h 19mVia Charlotte, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Charlotte or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Raleigh 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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RDU Charlotte (CLT) CID
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Thu16:30 RDU17:11 CLT0h 49m connection18:00 CLT18:49 CIDAmerican Airlines
33 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 19m
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RDU Chicago (ORD) CID
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, American Airlines, SkyWest
Sun21:15 RDU22:12 ORD1h 03m connection23:15 ORD00:04 CIDAmerican Airlines
58 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 49m
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RDU Atlanta (ATL) CID
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Thu18:30 RDU19:34 ATL1h 11m connection20:45 ATL21:34 CIDDelta Air Lines
69 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 04m
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RDU Nashville (BNA) CID
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Sun20:45 RDU21:00 BNA11h 15m connection08:15 BNA09:32 CIDSouthwest Airlines + Allegiant Air
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 13h 47m
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RDU Minneapolis (MSP) CID
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Sun Country Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 55m
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RDU Orlando (MCO) CID
Leg 1: Breeze Airways, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 48m
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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
1,319 km819 miles
Journey time
3h 19mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hCedar Rapids vs Raleigh
Currency in Cedar Rapids
USD
Airports
RDU → CID

Flights from Raleigh to Cedar Rapids: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Raleigh to Cedar Rapids?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Charlotte, Chicago and Atlanta. 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 Raleigh to Cedar Rapids?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 19m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,319 km.
Where do you change planes between Raleigh and Cedar Rapids?
The best connecting points are Charlotte (CLT), Chicago (ORD), Atlanta (ATL) and Nashville (BNA). American Airlines flies both legs via Charlotte, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Raleigh and Cedar Rapids?
Raleigh: Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). Cedar Rapids: The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID).
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Cedar Rapids?
Cedar Rapids is 1 hour behind Raleigh.

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