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Washington D.C..$331 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Aug, returning Sat, 9 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cedar Rapids on Tue, 5 Aug, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sat, 9 Aug, arriving in Cedar Rapids.Price includes taxes and charges.From $331, select.
Washington D.C..$362 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Nov, returning Fri, 7 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cedar Rapids on Mon, 3 Nov, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Fri, 7 Nov, arriving in Cedar Rapids.Price includes taxes and charges.From $362, select.
Washington D.C..$362 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Oct, returning Sun, 19 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cedar Rapids on Thu, 16 Oct, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sun, 19 Oct, arriving in Cedar Rapids.Price includes taxes and charges.From $362, select.
Washington D.C..$363 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Sep, returning Mon, 8 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cedar Rapids on Fri, 5 Sep, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Mon, 8 Sep, arriving in Cedar Rapids.Price includes taxes and charges.From $363, select.
Washington D.C..$619 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Oct, returning Wed, 5 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Cedar Rapids on Fri, 31 Oct, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 5 Nov, arriving in Cedar Rapids.Price includes taxes and charges.From $619, select.
Washington D.C..$621 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Nov, returning Mon, 1 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Cedar Rapids on Tue, 25 Nov, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Mon, 1 Dec, arriving in Cedar Rapids.Price includes taxes and charges.From $621, select.
Washington D.C..$701 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Mar, returning Mon, 23 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Cedar Rapids on Fri, 20 Mar, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Cedar Rapids.Price includes taxes and charges.From $701, select.
Washington D.C..$844 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Jul, returning Sun, 3 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Cedar Rapids on Sat, 26 Jul, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sun, 3 Aug, arriving in Cedar Rapids.Price includes taxes and charges.From $844, select.

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Cedar Rapids to Washington D.C.: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$331
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time2 hrs, 17 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week25

Finding cheap flights from Cedar Rapids to Washington Ronald Reagan: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cedar Rapids to Washington Ronald Reagan is $331. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 17 minutes is the average flight time from Cedar Rapids to Washington Ronald Reagan.
American Airlines, Envoy Air and PSA Airlines fly direct from Cedar Rapids to Washington Ronald Reagan.
As of July 2025, there are 25 flights per week flying from Cedar Rapids to Washington Ronald Reagan.
The cheapest month to fly from Cedar Rapids to Washington Ronald Reagan is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cedar Rapids Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport on Tuesday, 5 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 17 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Washington Ronald Reagan but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Washington D.C. is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Washington Ronald Reagan.

Travelling from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA): what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.

  • Washington DC is one hour ahead of Cedar Rapids and follows the UTC-4 timezone.

  • Flights from CID to DCA start from 05:41 — the first with American Airlines. The latest departure is at 13:41 with American Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 13 weekly The Eastern Iowa Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport flights.

  • To ensure you catch your CID to DCA flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.

  • Getting to Washington DC (and then discovering more of United States!) is a snap with American Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport.

  • The majority of travellers choose to travel with American Airlines on this route.

  • With 75.41% of its services landing on schedule, American Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating CID to DCA flights.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between CID and DCA include:

    • O'Hare International Airport

    • Nashville International Airport

    • Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

  • Right now, $189 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way The Eastern Iowa Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $331. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.

  • Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from CID to DCA.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Picking up cheap flights from CID to DCA couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.

  • Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)

Arriving at Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

Getting from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to central Washington DC

  • You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.

  • Ronald Reagan National Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.

  • It takes around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.

When to fly to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

  • It's time to plan your dates for your flight from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport. February is the busiest month to visit Washington DC. If you want a quieter vibe, go in May.

  • Lock in your flight from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport for July if you'd like to go to Washington DC during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from CID to DCA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.

Explore more of United States

  • New York is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Washington DC. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.

  • If you're interested in discovering another major stop in United States, consider Philadelphia, about 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are among the biggest draws.

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