Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids?

Flights from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Cedar Rapids (CID).

Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids pass through?

Most connecting flights from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids pass through Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Have flight prices from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $507 to $875. That means the highest observed fare was about 72% higher than the lowest one.

What car rental options are available at Cedar Rapids Airport (CID)?

Cedar Rapids Airport (CID) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $23 for economy cars. Top options include: · Dollar · Hertz · Alamo · Avis · Enterprise Rent-A-Car

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids?

American Airlines ($507) and United Airlines ($635) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids?

Flights via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $362. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids which airport offers the shortest layover?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) had the shortest average connection time for Des Moines to Cedar Rapids layovers at 419 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4

7:05 am - 12:17 amDSM Des Moines-CID Cedar Rapids

41h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:33 pm - 8:56 amCID Cedar Rapids-DSM Des Moines

12h 23m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$507American Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 12

9:26 am - 11:53 amDSM Des Moines-CID Cedar Rapids

26h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:34 pm - 8:56 amCID Cedar Rapids-DSM Des Moines

12h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$569American Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Fri, Sep 25

7:58 pm - 1:09 pmDSM Des Moines-CID Cedar Rapids

41h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:00 am - 12:04 amCID Cedar Rapids-DSM Des Moines

43h 04m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$615American Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Fri, Sep 25

8:00 am - 12:53 pmDSM Des Moines-CID Cedar Rapids

28h 53m1 stop Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

1:29 pm - 1:08 pmCID Cedar Rapids-DSM Des Moines

47h 39m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Austin Bergstrom

$626Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 15

7:58 pm - 8:01 pmDSM Des Moines-CID Cedar Rapids

24h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:33 pm - 8:39 amCID Cedar Rapids-DSM Des Moines

36h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$630American Airlines

Wed, Feb 10 - Sun, Feb 14

6:15 am - 9:14 pmDSM Des Moines-CID Cedar Rapids

14h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:25 pm - 2:11 pmCID Cedar Rapids-DSM Des Moines

17h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$635United Airlines

Wed, Feb 10 - Sun, Feb 14

8:00 am - 7:13 pmDSM Des Moines-CID Cedar Rapids

11h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:30 pm - 4:14 pmCID Cedar Rapids-DSM Des Moines

23h 44m1 stop Denver Intl

$689United Airlines

Wed, Feb 10 - Sun, Feb 14

11:28 am - 10:33 amDSM Des Moines-CID Cedar Rapids

23h 05m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:30 pm - 4:14 pmCID Cedar Rapids-DSM Des Moines

23h 44m1 stop Denver Intl

$726United Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 16

3:22 pm - 10:42 pmDSM Des Moines-CID Cedar Rapids

7h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:25 am - 9:28 pmCID Cedar Rapids-DSM Des Moines

15h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$875United Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids?

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids start at $507. Prices are above average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $362 to $362. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $507 on American Airlines.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids?
Flights from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Cedar Rapids (CID).
Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids pass through?
Most connecting flights from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids pass through Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.
Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
Have flight prices from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $507 to $875. That means the highest observed fare was about 72% higher than the lowest one.
What car rental options are available at Cedar Rapids Airport (CID)?
Cedar Rapids Airport (CID) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $23 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Dollar
· Hertz
· Alamo
· Avis
· Enterprise Rent-A-Car

If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cedar Rapids Airport.
- Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Rapids Air
- AmericInn by Wyndham Cedar Rapids Airport
- Avid Hotel Cedar Rapids South - Arpt Area By IHG

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