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$134+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Cedar Rapids (SAN - CID)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CID
Dec 18 — Dec 251
Thu 12/18
Thu 12/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Cedar Rapids
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Cedar Rapids. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 18, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1112:24 pmSAN - CID
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Tue 12/166:25 amCID - SAN
1 stop8h 44mDelta
Deal found 11/17$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/106:30 amSAN - CID
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/37:28 pmCID - SAN
1 stop6h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/17$335
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/206:49 amSAN - CID
1 stop10h 57mFrontier
Sat 11/228:23 pmCID - SAN
1 stop5h 36mFrontier
Deal found 11/16$357
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/212:50 pmSAN - CID
1 stop5h 42mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/68:47 amCID - SAN
1 stop8h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/16$449
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2012:43 pmSAN - CID
1 stop6h 12mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/223:41 pmCID - SAN
2 stops10h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/16$455
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/101:25 pmSAN - CID
2 stops7h 54mDelta
Sat 1/36:25 amCID - SAN
1 stop7h 05mDelta
Deal found 11/16$479
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/266:52 pmSAN - CID
2 stops22h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/3012:23 pmCID - SAN
1 stop29h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/16$506
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1011:02 amSAN - CID
2 stops7h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/38:00 amCID - SAN
1 stop16h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/17$512

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Cedar Rapids

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Cedar Rapids (CID). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$134
(Frontier)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$557
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Cedar Rapids that are best for you.

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San DiegoCedar Rapids

SAN - CID

SANCID

San Diego

Thu 1/8

11:47 am-7:20 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 1/11

8:15 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$134

San DiegoCedar Rapids

SAN - CID

SANCID

San Diego

Thu 12/11

12:24 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 12/16

6:25 am-1:09 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$289

San DiegoCedar Rapids

SAN - CID

SANCID

San Diego

Thu 1/22

9:55 am-9:34 pm

2 stops9h 39m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 1/25

5:27 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$294

San DiegoCedar Rapids

SAN - CID

SANCID

San Diego

Wed 12/10

8:25 am-5:22 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 1/3

7:28 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$335

San DiegoCedar Rapids

SAN - CID

SANCID

San Diego

Thu 1/8

10:37 am-10:45 pm

2 stops10h 08m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 1/11

6:30 am-1:48 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$359

San DiegoCedar Rapids

SAN - CID

SANCID

San Diego

Tue 12/2

12:50 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 12/6

8:47 am-3:04 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$449

San DiegoCedar Rapids

SAN - CID

SANCID

San Diego

Sat 12/20

6:25 am-6:53 pm

1 stop10h 28m

$136

San DiegoCedar Rapids

SAN - CID

SANCID

San Diego

Fri 12/19

6:25 am-6:53 pm

1 stop10h 28m

$162

San DiegoCedar Rapids

SAN - CID

SANCID

San Diego

Mon 11/24

8:39 am-7:36 pm

2 stops32h 57m

$200

San DiegoCedar Rapids

SAN - CID

SANCID

San Diego

Mon 11/24

2:16 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$223

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Cedar Rapids in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Cedar Rapids flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Cedar Rapids flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Cedar Rapids flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Cedar Rapids flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Cedar Rapids flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Cedar Rapids

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Cedar Rapids

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Cedar Rapids?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Cedar Rapids. Price data was last updated on November 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Cedar Rapids is 9 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Cedar Rapids?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Cedar Rapids (average of $118). Flying from San Diego to Cedar Rapids in June is currently the most expensive (average of $241). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to CID?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Cedar Rapids. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 18, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Diego to Cedar Rapids in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 54% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cedar Rapids

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cedar Rapids. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cedar Rapids. Reviews last updated November 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from San Diego to Cedar Rapids to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,003 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Delta
7.9
Good
8,003 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,003 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,019 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,003 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,045 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,003 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,105 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,003 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Cedar Rapids. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Cedar Rapids?

    Airlines like Frontier, Delta, and United Airlines fly from San Diego to Cedar Rapids in about 5h 33m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 06m. San Diego and Cedar Rapids are separated by a distance of 1528 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Cedar Rapids round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Diego to Cedar Rapids is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $178 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $252 and $258 round-trip. These flights start at 57% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Cedar Rapids that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Cedar Rapids flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Cedar Rapids?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Cedar Rapids.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Cedar Rapids?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Cedar Rapids by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Cedar Rapids?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Cedar Rapids (average of $118). Flying from San Diego to Cedar Rapids in June is currently the most expensive (average of $241). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from San Diego to Cedar Rapids

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Cedar Rapids. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$178Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$252Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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