Washington, D.C.

$97+ Cheap flights from Cedar Rapids (CID) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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CID — WAS
Aug 19 — Aug 261
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Cheap flight deals from Cedar Rapids to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cedar Rapids (CID) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$191
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$97
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$377

Good round-trip deal

$277 or less

Good one-way deal

$150 or less
From Cedar Rapids to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Cedar Rapids to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($56 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Cheapest flights from Cedar Rapids to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cedar Rapids to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Sat 9/208:05 amCID - BWI
1 stop4h 53mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/236:41 pmBWI - CID
1 stop5h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Mon 9/811:31 amCID - BWI
1 stop9h 52mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/115:41 pmBWI - CID
1 stop22h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$215
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/48:16 pmCID - BWI
1 stop20h 26mFrontier
Sun 9/76:27 pmBWI - CID
1 stop26h 04mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$220
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Tue 9/161:41 pmCID - BWI
2 stops8h 21mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/256:52 pmBWI - CID
1 stop6h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$225
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/237:01 pmCID - BWI
1 stop21h 43mFrontier
Sun 10/266:29 pmBWI - CID
1 stop25h 57mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$227
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/228:16 pmCID - DCA
1 stop24h 43mFrontier
Thu 10/26:00 pmDCA - CID
1 stop26h 31mFrontier
Deal found 8/13$231
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/308:26 pmCID - DCA
1 stop19h 35mFrontier
Sun 11/21:00 pmDCA - CID
1 stop7h 36mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$234
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Sat 9/134:14 pmCID - BWI
1 stop6h 35mDelta
Tue 9/236:15 amBWI - CID
1 stop6h 15mDelta
Deal found 8/13$237
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Fri 10/248:21 pmCID - DCA
1 stop14h 43mFrontier
Mon 10/271:00 pmDCA - CID
1 stop7h 26mFrontier
Deal found 8/13$238
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Mon 9/811:31 amCID - BWI
1 stop9h 52mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/145:41 pmBWI - CID
1 stop22h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$238
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 10/1512:31 pmCID - BWI
2 stops9h 31mDelta
Sat 10/186:22 pmBWI - CID
1 stop5h 12mDelta
Deal found 8/12$242
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Sat 9/134:14 pmCID - BWI
1 stop6h 35mDelta
Sun 9/286:15 amBWI - CID
1 stop6h 15mDelta
Deal found 8/13$243

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Cedar RapidsBaltimore

CID - BWI

CIDBWI

Cedar Rapids

Wed 11/12

3:22 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 11/15

7:49 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop4h 38m

$191

Cedar RapidsBaltimore

CID - BWI

CIDBWI

Cedar Rapids

Sat 9/20

8:05 am-1:58 pm

1 stop4h 53m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 9/23

6:41 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$191

Cedar RapidsBaltimore

CID - BWI

CIDBWI

Cedar Rapids

Mon 9/8

11:31 am-10:23 pm

1 stop9h 52m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 9/11

5:41 pm-3:23 pm

1 stop22h 42m

$215

Cedar RapidsBaltimore

CID - BWI

CIDBWI

Cedar Rapids

Mon 9/15

11:31 am-10:23 pm

1 stop9h 52m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 9/25

5:41 pm-3:23 pm

1 stop22h 42m

$215

Cedar RapidsBaltimore

CID - BWI

CIDBWI

Cedar Rapids

Thu 9/4

8:16 pm-5:42 pm

1 stop20h 26m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 9/7

6:27 pm-7:31 pm

1 stop26h 04m

$220

Cedar RapidsBaltimore

CID - BWI

CIDBWI

Cedar Rapids

Sat 10/25

6:20 pm-12:33 am

1 stop5h 13m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 10/27

7:45 pm-12:13 am

1 stop5h 28m

$220

Cedar RapidsBaltimore

CID - BWI

CIDBWI

Cedar Rapids

Sat 9/20

4:36 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 9/21

5:24 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$220

Cedar RapidsBaltimore

CID - BWI

CIDBWI

Cedar Rapids

Tue 9/16

8:05 am-1:56 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 9/25

6:52 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$220

Cedar RapidsWashington, D.C.

CID - DCA

CIDDCA

Cedar Rapids

Mon 9/22

8:16 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop24h 43m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 10/2

6:00 pm-7:31 pm

1 stop26h 31m

$231

Cedar RapidsWashington, D.C.

CID - DCA

CIDDCA

Cedar Rapids

Thu 10/30

8:26 pm-5:01 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/2

1:00 pm-7:36 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$234

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cedar Rapids to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cedar Rapids to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

Booking 55 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cedar Rapids to Washington, D.C.. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cedar Rapids to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cedar Rapids to Washington, D.C. (average of $302). Flying from Cedar Rapids to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 CID to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Cedar Rapids to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cedar Rapids to Washington, D.C. is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 45% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Cedar Rapids to Washington, D.C.

Explore weekly flight availability from Cedar Rapids to Washington, D.C.. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

The most flights from CID to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Cedar Rapids to Washington, D.C.?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Cedar Rapids to Washington, D.C.?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Cedar Rapids to Washington, D.C. chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Chicago (ORD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 83% of 1-stop itineraries from Cedar Rapids to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Cedar Rapids to Washington, D.C.?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Cedar Rapids to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $128.

What’s the fastest layover option from Cedar Rapids to Washington, D.C.?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Cedar Rapids to Washington, D.C., based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Chicago (ORD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 3h 59m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Cedar Rapids to Washington, D.C.?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Cedar Rapids to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 41m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated August 14, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Cedar Rapids to Washington, D.C. 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.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cedar Rapids to Washington, D.C.?

    Cedar Rapids (CID), located 9.2 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Cedar Rapids to Washington, D.C.. 4 airlines have flights from Cedar Rapids to Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Cedar Rapids to Washington, D.C. should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to Washington, D.C. per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cedar Rapids to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Frontier, at $106, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cedar Rapids to Washington, D.C..Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and American Airlines. Users have found that Frontier is 72% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most popular routes from Cedar Rapids to Washington, D.C.?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cedar Rapids to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cedar Rapids to Washington, D.C. 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 Cedar Rapids to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cedar Rapids to Washington, D.C. (average of $302). Flying from Cedar Rapids to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 Cedar Rapids to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Cedar Rapids to Washington, D.C.. 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$106Average$149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$190Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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