Flying from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Minneapolis: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Minneapolis is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Cedar Rapids (the location of The Eastern Iowa Airport) and Minneapolis share the same timezone — UTC-5.
The most popular route is from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). You can choose from 20 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from CID to MSP is the 06:29 Delta service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 16:37 with Delta.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from CID to Minneapolis. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak months like August or vacation times such as spring break and Thanksgiving will mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise move.
You can book a direct flight from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Minneapolis. Begin your trip at CID and arrive at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP).
Delta is a leading airline that offers direct flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Minneapolis.
When flying domestically within United States, you don't need a passport or visa. However, you'll have to show another kind of identification, such as an ID card or driver's licence. Once you've booked flight tickets from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Minneapolis, make sure your ID is up to date.
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Cedar Rapids, CID can be reached in approximately 14 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport takes roughly 38 minutes.
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How to find the cheapest flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Minneapolis
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Minneapolis is C$106. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$213. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from CID to Minneapolis, book your journey 10 months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for tickets from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Minneapolis is June. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the dates with the lowest fares.
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Airports in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis takes about 19 minutes by car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It'll take around 26 minutes when travelling by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Minneapolis, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near MSP:
Best time to go to Minneapolis
July is the most popular month for flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Minneapolis. To escape the crowds, visit Minneapolis in February when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Minneapolis for July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 14ºC to 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC and -1ºC. Search for cheap flights from CID to Minneapolis sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Minneapolis
Start your Minneapolis trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Minneapolis, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Walker Art Centre and Minneapolis Institute of Arts are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Minneapolis itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.
Complete your Minneapolis trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Minneapolis and explore the city in your own time. Easily compare companies in one go to find the perfect ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Minneapolis.