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

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221 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 47 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 3h 2m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Cleveland flights
MDW Chicago 3h 20m WN → UAWN Chicago (MDW) to Cleveland flights
BNA Nashville 3h 30m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Cleveland flights
IAD Dulles 3h 43m ACAVCM → ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Cleveland flights
YYZ Toronto 3h 48m ACDL → ACEJASX Toronto (YYZ) to Cleveland flights
BWI Baltimore 3h 48m 2IWN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Cleveland flights
ORD Chicago 3h 52m AAACAS → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Cleveland flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 8m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Cleveland flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 15m AAASEI → AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Cleveland flights
YUL Montréal 4h 28m ACUA → ACLXJOS Montréal (YUL) to Cleveland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cincinnati / Covington to Cleveland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 221 mi 1h 44m nonstop

CVG–CLE had nonstop service from Frontier, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 221 miles in 1h 44m.

Also explore CVG Routes CLE Routes CVG Live Flights CLE Live Flights CVG Delays CLE Delays
All flights from Cleveland (CLE) Cleveland to Cincinnati / Covington flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop CVG–CLE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
F9 Frontier 0 – – 60% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CVG to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
DTW ~3h 2m MDW ~3h 20m BNA ~3h 30m IAD ~3h 43m YYZ ~3h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,631
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 → CLE
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
86%
Return
CLE → CVG
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CVG delays → CLE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cleveland from Cincinnati / Covington

Nearby airports with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Metric CVG→CLE LUK→CLE LEX→CLE
Distance from CVG – 14 mi 70 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 1h 44m 0h 38m 0h 47m
Departure OTP 60% – –
Cincinnati (LUK) to Cleveland flights · Lexington (LEX) to Cleveland flights · Louisville (SDF) 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 gate to gate.
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 connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 221 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from CVG to CLE: Frontier. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 44m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago Midway and Nashville.
Yes, return flights from CLE to CVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LUK, LEX and SDF. 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 CLE

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) had nonstop service from Frontier, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

CVG to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago Midway and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati (LUK), Lexington (LEX) and Louisville (SDF).