Cincinnati / Covington to Cleveland (CVG–CLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Cincinnati / Covington to Cleveland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 221 mi 1h 44m nonstop 81 1-stop hubs

CVG–CLE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Frontier leads the route. The flight covers 221 miles in approximately 1h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 81 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CVG–CLE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
F9 Frontier 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CVG to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
81
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,833
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cleveland from Cincinnati / Covington

Nearby airports with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Metric CVG→CLE LEX→CLE SDF→CLE
Distance from CVG – 70 mi 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 0 – –
Flight time 1h 44m 0h 47m 0h 57m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Lexington (LEX) to Cleveland flights · Louisville (SDF) to Cleveland flights · Indianapolis (IND) to Cleveland flights
Airports within 200 miles of CVG with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Cleveland is 0 hours the same as Cincinnati / Covington.
CVG: EDT · CLE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington, it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland.
Distance & Flight Time
221 mi / 355 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 44m.
Facts

CVG–CLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cincinnati / Covington to Cleveland route.
Route details
Distance221 mi / 355 km
Flight time1h 44m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections81 hubs
Origin: CVG
Full nameCincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m
Destination: CLE
Full nameCleveland Hopkins International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CVG to CLE flights.
Nonstop flights from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport take approximately 1h 44m. The route covers 221 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Frontier.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LEX, SDF, PTK, CMH, AGC, DPA, CHO, PIT, PDK, MMU, TEB, MCI, HPN, YHM, MEM, BTV, YUL, CHS, CID, BDL, SAV, HHH, JZI, BED, BAF, DAL, OMA, OKC, LAL, PWA, MLB, AFW, HOU, APF, OPF, MSY, ICT, PBI, AUS, EYW, RDU, CUN, VNY, SJU, STL, PUJ, SNA, YYZ, YVR, JFK, DTW, ATL, CLT, IAD, RSW, MCO, ORD, LAX, PHL, MSP, DCA, DFW, MDW, PHX, SLC, BOS, FLL, BNA, EWR, TPA, LAS, LGA, SFO, SEA, MIA, SRQ, BWI, IAH, MYR, DEN and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CLE to CVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LEX, SDF and IND. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CVG to CLE

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier.

CVG to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CVG to CLE ranges from 1 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 221 miles (355 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

81 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via LEX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lexington (LEX), Louisville (SDF) and Indianapolis (IND).