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The cheapest times to fly from CID to FAT are

  • January 1st to March 4th
  • August 6th to November 18th

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 FAT is late January. Prices can be as high as $877 for Sunday flights during mid June, or as low as $348 for Tuesday flights around late January.

 

When to Fly to Fresno

Flying from Cedar Rapids/Iowa City, IA (CID) to Fresno, CA (FAT) will usually cost between $351 to $696 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late January with an average ticket price of $363. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid June, with an average price of $648. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $285 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $468 can be considered a good price for a round-trip CID to FAT flight.

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

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CID to FAT Flight Prices

Compared to other flights, the CID to FAT 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 $0.19, which is below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays 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 $159 (28%) 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 $403. Return trip prices are from the FAT to CID flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Departing Prices by Day

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Departure Day Prices

Return Trip Prices by Day

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Return Day Prices

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from CID to FAT can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 3 hour 44 minutes may not 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 not usually a nonstop flight from CID to FAT while comparing.

Destination alternative #1: Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) in San Jose, CA

  • 128 miles (206 km) away from FAT
  • Usually 20.19% less expensive than FAT
  • 1-layover flights available

See CID to SJC flights

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

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

How far away is it from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 1530 miles or 2462 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop CID to FAT flight is about 3 hour 44 minutes.

How many flights go between Cedar Rapids/Iowa City, IA and Fresno, CA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 87 available flights from CID to FAT.

 

Airport Location Info

 

Departing Airport

Origination code CID
Origination airport name The Eastern Iowa Airport
City Cedar Rapids/Iowa City, IA
Country the United States
Latitude 41.9
Longitude -91.7

Return Airport

Destination code FAT
Destination airport name Fresno Yosemite International Airport
City Fresno, CA
Country the United States
Latitude 36.8
Longitude -119.7

 

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