Flying from Cedar Rapids Airport (CID) to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX): what you need to know
Jacksonville's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Jacksonville one hour ahead of Cedar Rapids.
Give yourself enough time to catch your CID to JAX flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cedar Rapids Airport to Jacksonville International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between CID and JAX include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Handy information about Cedar Rapids Airport (CID)
You'll find CID at 2515 Wright Brothers Boulevard.
71% of flights taking off from Cedar Rapids Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Cedar Rapids to Cedar Rapids Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Cedar Rapids Airport to Jacksonville International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to CID:
Arriving at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Cedar Rapids Airport to Jacksonville International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near JAX instead:
Grab a Jacksonville International Airport rental car and discover Jacksonville and beyond with your own set of wheels. Easirent, Thrifty and Dollar are top providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Jacksonville International Airport about two weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cedar Rapids Airport to Jacksonville International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Jacksonville in March.
Before locking in your flight from Cedar Rapids Airport to Jacksonville International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Jacksonville, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CID to JAX sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Jacksonville, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Journey around 467 kilometres north-west to Atlanta to check off its top attractions. From Georgia Aquarium to Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr and Fox Theatre, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in the United States, consider Tampa, about 274 kilometres south of Jacksonville. Busch Gardens Tampa, The Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park are among its highlights.