Cheap Flights from CID to DFW: When to Fly from Cedar Rapids to Dallas

 

The cheapest times to fly from CID to DFW are

• January 1st to February 25th
• August 6th to November 18th
• December 3rd to December 16th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from CID to DFW is early to mid September. Prices can be as high as $812 for Thursday flights during early to mid March, or as low as $289 for Tuesday flights around early to mid September.

 

When to Fly to Dallas

Flying from Cedar Rapids/Iowa City, IA (CID) to Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (DFW) will usually cost between $308 to $445 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early to mid September with an average ticket price of $329. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid March, with an average price of $491. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $162 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $401 can be considered a good price for a round-trip CID to DFW flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the CID to DFW route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the CID to DFW flight is much cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Cedar Rapids. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.36, which is a bit above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Thursdays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $50 (12%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $365. Return trip prices are from the DFW to CID flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from CID to DFW can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 13 minutes may be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from CID to DFW while comparing.

 

Flight Hacking CID to DFW

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from CID to DFW — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from CID to DFW? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 5 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, Frontier, Iberia, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 686 miles or 1104 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from CID to DFW?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop CID to DFW flight is about 2 hour 13 minutes.

How many flights go between Cedar Rapids/Iowa City, IA and Dallas/Fort Worth, TX?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 46 available flights from CID to DFW.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from CID to DFW tend to depart later than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 31% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 39% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave DFW heading for CID about 15 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX is about 9 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Envoy: 15 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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