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Flights from San Diego to Cedar Rapids
There are no direct flights from San Diego to Cedar Rapids. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Phoenix, about 4h 57m door to door (189 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 57m
San Diego to Cedar Rapids at a glance
Fastest journey4h 57mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Phoenix
Best ways to fly from San Diego 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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SAN Denver (DEN) CID
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Thu06:30 SAN09:39 DEN1h 06m connection10:45 DEN13:27 CIDFrontier Airlines
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SAN Phoenix (PHX) CID
Leg 1: Envoy Air · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Sun17:00 SAN18:07 PHX1h 08m connection19:15 PHX00:03 CIDEnvoy Air
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SAN Dallas (DFW) CID
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, SkyWest, Envoy Air
Mon10:00 SAN14:57 DFW2h 03m connection17:00 DFW18:39 CIDAmerican Airlines + Envoy Air
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SAN Chicago (ORD) CID
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, American Airlines, SkyWest
Wed13:30 SAN19:22 ORD2h 08m connection21:30 ORD22:23 CIDAmerican Airlines + United Airlines
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SAN Las Vegas (LAS) CID
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Thu22:30 SAN23:38 LAS7h 52m connection07:30 LAS12:25 CIDSouthwest Airlines + Allegiant Air
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SAN Minneapolis (MSP) CID
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Sun Country Airlines
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
- 2,465 km1,531 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 57mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +2hCedar Rapids vs San Diego
- Currency in Cedar Rapids
- USD
- Airports
- SAN, CLD → CID
Flights from San Diego to Cedar Rapids: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Diego to Cedar Rapids?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Phoenix 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 San Diego to Cedar Rapids?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,465 km.
Where do you change planes between San Diego and Cedar Rapids?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Phoenix (PHX), Dallas (DFW) and Chicago (ORD). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Diego and Cedar Rapids?
San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Cedar Rapids: The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Cedar Rapids?
Cedar Rapids is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.





