Cheap Flights from CID to GTR: When to Fly from Cedar Rapids to Columbus

The cheapest times to fly from CID to GTR are

• January 8th to February 25th
• June 11th to October 7th (except the week of September 24th)
• early December

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 GTR is late January. Prices can be as high as $1016 for Sunday flights during early to mid March, or as low as $233 for Tuesday flights around late January.

When to Fly to Columbus

Flying from Cedar Rapids/Iowa City, IA (CID) to Columbus, MS (GTR) will usually cost between $250 to $631 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 $307. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid March, with an average price of $714. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $407 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $387 can be considered a good price for a round-trip CID to GTR flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the CID to GTR 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 $0.4, 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. 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 $216 (42%) 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 $300. Return trip prices are from the GTR 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 GTR can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 4 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 GTR while comparing.

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 2 major airlines flying this route most often: Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Golden Triangle Regional Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 607 miles or 977 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop CID to GTR flight is about 2 hour 4 minutes.

How many flights go between Cedar Rapids/Iowa City, IA and Columbus, MS?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 17 available flights from CID to GTR.

Airport Location Info

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