Flights
Flights to Cedar Rapids
Flying to Cedar Rapids for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near Cedar Rapids, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 306 upcoming events in and around Cedar Rapids (counted Nov 10, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Cedar Rapids is The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), 7.2 miles away. For Veterans Memorial Stadium - Cedar Rapids, the nearest is CID at 5.8 miles.
Airports serving Cedar Rapids
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Cedar Rapids, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) 7.2 mi (12 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest to Veterans Memorial Stadium - Cedar Rapids, Carver Hawkeye Arena, Paramount Theatre - Cedar Rapids, Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center, ImOn Ice Arena, Wildwood Saloon, Englert Theatre and Hancher Auditorium - Hadley Stage. |
Nearest airport to each Cedar Rapids venue
The busiest venues in and around Cedar Rapids, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Stadium - Cedar Rapids Hotels near Veterans Memorial Stadium - Cedar Rapids | CID, 5.8 mi | None |
| Carver Hawkeye Arena Hotels near Carver Hawkeye Arena | CID, 17 mi | None |
| Paramount Theatre - Cedar Rapids Hotels near Paramount Theatre - Cedar Rapids | CID, 6.7 mi | None |
| Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center Hotels near Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center | CID, 6.8 mi | None |
| ImOn Ice Arena Hotels near ImOn Ice Arena | CID, 5.7 mi | None |
| Wildwood Saloon Hotels near Wildwood Saloon | CID, 20 mi | None |
| Englert Theatre Hotels near Englert Theatre | CID, 18 mi | None |
| Hancher Auditorium - Hadley Stage Hotels near Hancher Auditorium - Hadley Stage | CID, 17 mi | None |
Flying in for a Cedar Rapids event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 10, 2026): 66 events in and around Cedar Rapids; 65% on Fri–Sun; 41 of the 63 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Jon Pardi, Alexandra Kay & Sadie Bass
Alliant Energy PowerHouse, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
From about $62.00View TicketsJeff Allen
Classic Event Center, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
From about $71.00View TicketsNJCAA DII Women's Volleyball Championships
Alliant Energy PowerHouse, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
From about $42.00View TicketsNJCAA DII Women's Volleyball Championships
Alliant Energy PowerHouse, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
From about $42.00View TicketsNJCAA DII Women's Volleyball Championships
Alliant Energy PowerHouse, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
From about $42.00View TicketsCedar Rapids RoughRiders vs. Sioux City Musketeers
ImOn Ice Arena, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
From about $35.00View TicketsNJCAA DII Women's Volleyball Championships
Alliant Energy PowerHouse, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
From about $42.00View TicketsCedar Rapids RoughRiders vs. Sioux City Musketeers
ImOn Ice Arena, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
From about $35.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Nov 12: Jon Pardi, Alexandra Kay & Sadie Bass
- Nov 18: NJCAA DII Women's Volleyball Championships
- Nov 19: NJCAA DII Women's Volleyball Championships
- Nov 20: NJCAA DII Women's Volleyball Championships
- Nov 21: NJCAA DII Women's Volleyball Championships
- Nov 25: The Pork Tornadoes
- Nov 28: Christmas with C.S. Lewis
Flying in to Cedar Rapids: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Veterans Memorial Stadium - Cedar Rapids it is CID, 5.8 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- The closest airport is the smaller one. CID, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is 7.2 mi from the centre; the nearest large airport we list, DSM, is 108 mi.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
How far is CID from downtown Cedar Rapids?
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) is 7.2 miles (12 km) from downtown Cedar Rapids in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
How many events are in Cedar Rapids in the next 30 days?
66 in and around Cedar Rapids in the 30 days from Nov 10, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 65% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 41 of the 63 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport is best for Carver Hawkeye Arena?
The closest airport to Carver Hawkeye Arena is The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 17 miles away in a straight line.
What is the closest airport to Cedar Rapids?
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Cedar Rapids, 7.2 miles away in a straight line.
How many airports serve Cedar Rapids?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Cedar Rapids: The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID).
Which airport is best for Veterans Memorial Stadium - Cedar Rapids?
The closest airport to Veterans Memorial Stadium - Cedar Rapids is The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 5.8 miles away in a straight line.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
