Traveling from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Cedar Rapids and Minneapolis are in the same timezone, UTC-5.
Flights from CID to MSP start from 06:29 — the earliest with Delta Air Lines. The last service of the day is at 16:37 with Delta Air Lines. Overall, you can take your pick of 20 weekly The Eastern Iowa Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your CID to MSP flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Delta Air Lines offers direct flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Minneapolis — and maybe even more of United States if your schedule allows.
The airline most travelers prefer to fly with on this route is Delta Air Lines.
Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier that operates CID to MSP flights, with 77.36% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between CID and MSP include:
O'Hare International Airport
Nashville International Airport
Denver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
At the moment, $94 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way The Eastern Iowa Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $199. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To get cheap tickets from CID to MSP, reserve your journey seven months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)
You'll find CID at 2515 Wright Brothers Boulevard.
74.63% of flights that take off from The Eastern Iowa Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to The Eastern Iowa Airport from central Cedar Rapids, it takes around 15 minutes if you're traveling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 9 miles from the airport to the city center.
The journey on public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near CID? If you've booked an early flight from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a The Eastern Iowa Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MSP instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Thrifty or Dollar and experience more of Minneapolis and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport around two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to the center of Minneapolis has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 miles away.
It typically takes 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
July is the busiest month for flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Minneapolis in February.
Lock in your flight from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport for July if you want to go to Minneapolis during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 57ºF and 84ºF.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CID to MSP in January. Average temperatures are between -2ºF and 30ºF then.
Explore more of United States
Milwaukee is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Minneapolis. Around 300 miles away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Miller Park, Pabst Mansion and Milwaukee Public Museum.
Omaha is another essential stop in United States and is around 290 miles south-west of Minneapolis. No trip is complete without seeing Old Market, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and Heartland of America Park.
