Cincinnati / Covington to Austin (CVG–AUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CVG–AUS is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Allegiant Air lead the route. The flight covers 957 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 14 | 737, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h30-2h35 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM | 7 | CR9 | 2h39 | SkyTeam | AM | |
| G4 Allegiant Air | 2 | 320 | 2h27 | – | – | |
| KII KII | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| CSB CSB | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Austin from Cincinnati / Covington
| Metric | CVG→AUS | LUK→AUS | LEX→AUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CVG | – | 14 mi | 70 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 30 | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h 35m | 2h 26m | 2h 25m |
| Departure OTP | 82% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CVG: EDT · AUS: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington, it's 5:00 PM in Austin.
CapMetro Route 20 to downtown Congress Ave costs $1.25 and takes 30–35 minutes. Buses depart from outside the terminal on the lower level. Last bus around midnight; late arrivals need a ride-share.Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level (follow signs to TNCs). Fares run $20–30 to downtown, 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis at the curb: $30–40. Rental car desks are in the main terminal; the QTA (Quick Turnaround Area) is a short shuttle ride. Afternoon and evening arrivals may face longer drive times due to city congestion.
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers. July and August average 36–38°C with heat indices that can reach 43°C. Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 7–17°C. Austin is vulnerable to rare but severe ice storms. Winter Storm Uri (2021) is the benchmark for worst-case disruption, and they can paralyze the city and airport.
Severe thunderstorms peak April through May with hail and tornado risk. Spring storm systems can cause significant ground delays. October and November are the most reliably stable months.
CVG–AUS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CVG to AUS
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Allegiant Air and American Airlines. With 30 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CVG to AUS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CVG to AUS is about 2 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 957 miles (1,541 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Dallas Fort Worth and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati (LUK), Lexington (LEX) and Louisville (SDF).