Cedar Rapids to Minneapolis flights
Direct and connecting flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Cedar Rapids to Minneapolis take?
Flight time from Cedar Rapids (CID) to Minneapolis (MSP) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Cedar Rapids to Minneapolis?
Airline availability for CID to MSP changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Cedar Rapids to Minneapolis?
Direct (nonstop) availability on CID to MSP varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- EDV5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- SkyWest5-yr attributed events: 5Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| EDV | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| SkyWest | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning CID → MSP
CID to MSP is a short-haul route of 355 km (221 mi). See the return MSP → CID route.
Alternative airports near Cedar Rapids: Iowa City (IOW) — 31 km, Waterloo (ALO) — 94 km, Dubuque IA (DBQ) — 101 km.
Alternative airports near Minneapolis: St. Paul (STP) — 14 km, Eden Prairie (FCM) — 19 km, Saint Cloud (STC) — 99 km.