Washington (DCA) to Cedar Rapids (CID) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Cedar Rapids (CID): American Airlines. The two airports are 798 miles (1,285 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 8 ways to fly it with one stop, through Columbus, Chicago and Cleveland and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from DCA to CID
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book DCA to CID with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
DCA to CID with one stop
8 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Columbus (CMH)American Airlines the whole way




- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way




- Via Cleveland (CLE)American Airlines the whole way


- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way



- Via Nashville (BNA)American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more, then Allegiant Air




- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way


- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way



- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way




DCA to CID: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from DCA to CID?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Cedar Rapids (CID).
How far is Washington from Cedar Rapids by plane?
Washington (DCA) and Cedar Rapids (CID) are 798 miles (1,285 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DCA to CID award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does DCA to CID cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for DCA to CID with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Washington and Cedar Rapids?
The most direct connections are through Columbus (CMH), Chicago (ORD), Cleveland (CLE), Detroit (DTW) and Nashville (BNA). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Columbus.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.