Flying from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 3 hours 45 minutes.
Los Angeles is two hours behind Cedar Rapids and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CID to LAX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Flying into Los Angeles (and then discovering more of United States!) is a breeze with Allegiant Air. This popular carrier offers direct flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Allegiant Air.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between CID and LAX include:
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
R 1,454 is the best price for a one-way The Eastern Iowa Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 4,248. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from CID to LAX by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from CID to LAX.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.
Handy information about The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)
The address for CID is 2515 Wright Brothers Boulevard.
Of the flights that depart from The Eastern Iowa Airport, 74.63% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Cedar Rapids to The Eastern Iowa Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Los Angeles International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near CID:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Consider staying in a hotel close to LAX if you're on a late The Eastern Iowa Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car and discover Los Angeles and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are leading providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
LAX is located at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport to the centre of Los Angeles has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Los Angeles. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Los Angeles International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from CID to LAX in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
You've done Los Angeles, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Travel about 177 kilometres south-east to San Diego to tick off its must-visit sights. From San Diego Zoo to USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of United States, head for San Jose, about 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art are the start of reasons to visit.
