Flying from Philadelphia to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID): What you need to know
Kick off your travels at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), the main airport in Philadelphia. Look for flights from Philadelphia to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) that jet out of this base.
Around 2 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Philadelphia to The Eastern Iowa Airport flight.
Cedar Rapids is one hour behind Philadelphia. The Eastern Iowa Airport is located in Cedar Rapids, which runs on the UTC-6 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Philadelphia to CID. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a popular month like July, get to the terminal even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. You can expect lines to be longer during holiday periods like Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
You can jump on a direct flight from Philadelphia to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) leaving from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
When jetting out of PHL, you can catch a direct flight from Philadelphia to The Eastern Iowa Airport with American Airlines.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between PHL and CID is American Airlines.
PHL is about 18 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 30 minutes.
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77% of flights that leave from Philadelphia International Airport land at their destination on time.
PHL's address is 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
TTN is about 48 kilometres from central Philadelphia. It'll take you 40 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 35 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Trenton-Mercer Airport the day before your Philadelphia to CID flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Trenton-Mercer Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76%.
TTN is located at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
About The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)
Have a late flight from Philadelphia to The Eastern Iowa Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near CID and fast-forward to bedtime:
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Philadelphia to The Eastern Iowa Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
You'll find CID at 2515 Wright Brothers Boulevard.
Getting from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to central Cedar Rapids
Central Cedar Rapids is around 11 kilometres from The Eastern Iowa Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to The Eastern Iowa Airport is $154. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $344. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Philadelphia to CID. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
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The best time to fly from Philadelphia to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Philadelphia to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID). March is the peak month for travel to Cedar Rapids. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in December.
The warmest month in Cedar Rapids is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your Philadelphia to CID plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Philadelphia to The Eastern Iowa Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -17ºC (1ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF).
More about Cedar Rapids
Start your Cedar Rapids trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Philadelphia to The Eastern Iowa Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. African American Museum of Iowa, Indian Creek Nature Centre and Ushers Ferry Historic Village are must-do's during your Cedar Rapids adventure.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Cedar Rapids, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Journey around 225 kilometres northeast to Madison to tick off its leading sights. From Olbrich Botanical Gardens to Chazen Museum of Art and Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another corner of the United States, head for Des Moines, roughly 161 kilometres west of Cedar Rapids. Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, Science Centre of Iowa & Blank IMAX Dome Theatre and State Historical Museum are key highlights.
