Cincinnati / Covington to Albuquerque (CVG–ABQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CVG Airport Page →
1,238 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 20 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 5h WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Albuquerque flights
DEN Denver 5h 5m 2IF9G4 → ACCMLX Denver (DEN) to Albuquerque flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 10m AAASAY → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Albuquerque flights
AUS Austin 5h 25m AMDLG4 → WN Austin (AUS) to Albuquerque flights
ORD Chicago 5h 41m AAACAS → AAACEK Chicago (ORD) to Albuquerque flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 55m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Albuquerque flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 7m 8CAAGB → 5AAAAS Phoenix (PHX) to Albuquerque flights
IAH Houston 6h 26m 8CGBNZ → ACEKNZ Houston (IAH) to Albuquerque flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 36m AMDLKE → AMDLKE Salt Lake City (SLC) to Albuquerque flights
BWI Baltimore 7h 5m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Albuquerque flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cincinnati / Covington to Albuquerque
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,238 mi 4h 44m nonstop -2h behind

While no nonstop service exists between CVG and ABQ, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore CVG Routes ABQ Routes CVG Live Flights ABQ Live Flights CVG Delays ABQ Delays
All flights from Albuquerque (ABQ) Albuquerque to Cincinnati / Covington flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CVG to ABQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
MDW ~5h 0m DEN ~5h 5m DFW ~5h 10m AUS ~5h 25m ORD ~5h 41m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,072
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CVG → ABQ
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
60%
Return
ABQ → CVG
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CVG delays → ABQ delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Albuquerque from Cincinnati / Covington

Nearby airports with service to Albuquerque International Sunport.
Metric CVG→ABQ LUK→ABQ SDF→ABQ
Distance from CVG – 14 mi 84 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – 2
Flight time 4h 44m 4h 8m 2h 46m
Departure OTP 86% – –
Cincinnati (LUK) to Albuquerque flights · Louisville (SDF) to Albuquerque flights · Indianapolis (IND) to Albuquerque flights
Airports within 200 miles of CVG with service to Albuquerque International Sunport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Albuquerque is 2 hours behind Cincinnati / Covington.
CVG: EDT · ABQ: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington, it's 4:00 PM in Albuquerque.
Distance & Flight Time
1,238 mi / 1,992 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 44m gate to gate.
Facts

CVG–ABQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cincinnati / Covington to Albuquerque route.
Route details
Distance1,238 mi / 1,992 km
Flight time4h 44m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CVG
Full nameCincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m
Destination: ABQ
Full nameAlbuquerque International Sunport
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CVG to ABQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport take about 4h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 1,238 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth.
Albuquerque is 2 hours behind Cincinnati / Covington.
Yes, return flights from ABQ to CVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LUK, SDF and IND. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CVG to ABQ

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CVG to ABQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CVG to ABQ is about 4 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,238 miles (1,992 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati (LUK), Louisville (SDF) and Indianapolis (IND).