Flights
Flights to Iowa City
Flying to Iowa City 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 Iowa City, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 315 upcoming events in and around Iowa City (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Iowa City is The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), 18 miles away. For Veterans Memorial Stadium - Cedar Rapids, the nearest is CID at 5.8 miles.
Airports serving Iowa City
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Iowa City, 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) 18 mi (29 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest to Veterans Memorial Stadium - Cedar Rapids, Carver Hawkeye Arena, ImOn Ice Arena, Wildwood Saloon, Paramount Theatre - Cedar Rapids, Englert Theatre, Hancher Auditorium - Hadley Stage and Xtream Arena. |
Nearest airport to each Iowa City venue
The busiest venues in and around Iowa City, 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 | — |
| Carver Hawkeye Arena Hotels near Carver Hawkeye Arena | CID, 17 mi | — |
| ImOn Ice Arena Hotels near ImOn Ice Arena | CID, 5.7 mi | — |
| Wildwood Saloon Hotels near Wildwood Saloon | CID, 20 mi | — |
| Paramount Theatre - Cedar Rapids Hotels near Paramount Theatre - Cedar Rapids | CID, 6.7 mi | — |
| Englert Theatre Hotels near Englert Theatre | CID, 18 mi | — |
| Hancher Auditorium - Hadley Stage Hotels near Hancher Auditorium - Hadley Stage | CID, 17 mi | — |
| Xtream Arena Hotels near Xtream Arena | CID, 16 mi | — |
Flying in for an Iowa City event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 63 events in and around Iowa City; 76% on Fri–Sun; 45 of the 62 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.
Soulfly
Wildwood Saloon, Iowa City, Iowa
From about $61.00View TicketsLeftover Salmon
Englert Theatre, Iowa City, Iowa
From about $78.00View TicketsBorn of Osiris
Wildwood Saloon, Iowa City, Iowa
From about $44.00View TicketsLittle Mania Midget Wrestling
First Avenue Club - IA, Iowa City, Iowa
From about $48.00View TicketsBob the Drag Queen
Englert Theatre, Iowa City, Iowa
From about $177.00View TicketsAlana Springsteen & Erin Kinsey
Wildwood Saloon, Iowa City, Iowa
From about $20.00View TicketsBruce Hornsby And The Noisemakers
Hancher Auditorium, Iowa City, Iowa
From about $327.00View TicketsKing 810 & Guerilla Warefare
Wildwood Saloon, Iowa City, Iowa
From about $50.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: Soulfly
- Sep 26: Born of Osiris
- Sep 27: Bob the Drag Queen
- Sep 29: Alana Springsteen & Erin Kinsey
- Sep 30: Bruce Hornsby And The Noisemakers
- Oct 2: Bayway
Flying in to Iowa City: 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 18 mi from the centre; the nearest large airport we list, DSM, is 111 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
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.
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.
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.
How many events are in Iowa City in the next 30 days?
63 in and around Iowa City in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 76% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 45 of the 62 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
How many airports serve Iowa City?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Iowa City: The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID).
How far is CID from downtown Iowa City?
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) is 18 miles (29 km) from downtown Iowa City 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.
What is the closest airport to Iowa City?
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Iowa City, 18 miles away in a straight line.
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.
