Flying from Cedar Rapids Airport (CID) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Cedar Rapids Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.
Los Angeles is two hours behind Cedar Rapids and follows the UTC-8 timezone.
To ensure you catch your CID to LAX flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Los Angeles (and then discovering more of the United States!) is a breeze with Delta. This popular airline offers direct flights from Cedar Rapids Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Delta on this route.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cedar Rapids Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between CID and LAX include:
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Minneapolis St Paul Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cedar Rapids Airport (CID) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Right now, R 2,137 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cedar Rapids Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 4,101. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from CID to LAX, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cedar Rapids Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Cedar Rapids Airport (CID)
CID's address is 2515 Wright Brothers Boulevard.
71% of flights that take off from Cedar Rapids Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Cedar Rapids Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Cedar Rapids. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to CID? If you're boarding an early flight from Cedar Rapids Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
If you're landing on a late Cedar Rapids Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near LAX:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and explore beyond Los Angeles's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Los Angeles International Airport around one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Cedar Rapids Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Los Angeles. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Cedar Rapids Airport to Los Angeles International Airport for August if you want to go to Los Angeles during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CID to LAX in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Los Angeles is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 177 kilometres south-east of Los Angeles, a visit to San Diego will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
San Jose is another essential stop in the United States and is around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. No trip is complete without dropping by Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.