Flying from Seattle to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID): what you need to know
All great adventures start from Seattle's main airport, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Check out the options for reserving a flight from Seattle to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) departing from this base.
The Eastern Iowa Airport is located in Cedar Rapids. The city operates in the UTC-5 timezone and is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Seattle to CID.
With more travellers during busy periods like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Fourth of July.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
SEA is approximately 23 kilometres from central Seattle. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will give you the quickest route and your public transport options.
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Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE)
With public transport, you can travel from central Seattle to LKE in about 23 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 11 minutes.
Get your vacation started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Seattle to CID, kick back in one of these hotels close to Lake Union Sea Plane Base:
About The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)
If you have a late flight from Seattle to The Eastern Iowa Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near CID:
Getting from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to central Cedar Rapids
The Eastern Iowa Airport to the centre of Cedar Rapids takes around 14 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 38 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)
For a one-way ticket from Seattle to The Eastern Iowa Airport, C$118 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight from just C$256. These are currently the lowest fares but may change based on availability.
We recommend booking as early as possible to get flight tickets from Seattle to CID. You're more likely to snag a great deal and have a wider selection of departure times and travel dates.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' search function to compare the prices of tickets from Seattle to The Eastern Iowa Airport across the entire month. We've highlighted the lowest fares in green, making it easy to choose a flight that fits your budget.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Seattle to The Eastern Iowa Airport. August is the busiest month for a trip to Cedar Rapids. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Cedar Rapids is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC and 31ºC. Book your flights from Seattle to CID in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Seattle to The Eastern Iowa Airport in January when temperatures average between -17ºC and 1ºC.
More about Cedar Rapids
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Cedar Rapids right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Seattle to The Eastern Iowa Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, Indian Creek Nature Centre and Czech Village / New Bohemia District are top sights which should be on every Cedar Rapids itinerary.
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