Cincinnati / Covington to Charlotte (CVG–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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335 mi airlines charter/private 42/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 14 flights Verified 7m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA429
AA American
738
5:07 AM
EDT T3
6:35 AM
EDT
1h 28m
62%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2967
AA American
320
7:42 AM
EDT T3
9:17 AM
EDT
1h 35m
62%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2492
AA American
319
9:11 AM
EDT T3
10:47 AM
EDT
1h 36m
62%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5215
AA American
CR9
9:13 AM
EDT T3
10:58 AM
EDT
1h 45m
62%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5202
AA American
CR7
1:48 PM
EDT
3:30 PM
EDT
1h 42m
62%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1701
AA American
738
1:57 PM
EDT T3
3:29 PM
EDT
1h 32m
62%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2911
AA American
B38M
5:29 PM
EDT T3
7:07 PM
EDT
1h 38m
62%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2492
AA American
319
7:05 AM
EDT
8:31 AM
EDT
1h 26m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5215
AA American
CR9
7:05 AM
EDT
8:43 AM
EDT
1h 38m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5556
AA American
CR7
11:35 AM
EDT
1:15 PM
EDT
1h 40m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3278
AA American
738
1:20 PM
EDT
2:38 PM
EDT
1h 18m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1706
AA American
738
4:11 PM
EDT
5:38 PM
EDT
1h 27m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2989
AA American
320
10:09 PM
EDT
11:19 PM
EDT
1h 10m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA626
AA American
738
10:29 PM
EDT
11:57 PM
EDT
1h 28m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 3h 35m WN AAWN Nashville (BNA) to Charlotte flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 36m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Charlotte flights
CHS Charleston 3h 46m G4MX AABAXSR Charleston (CHS) to Charlotte flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 3h 47m G4 AABA Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Charlotte flights
SAV Savannah 3h 50m G4 AA Savannah (SAV) to Charlotte flights
IAD Dulles 3h 51m ACAVCM AAACAT Dulles (IAD) to Charlotte flights
DTW Detroit 3h 54m AFAMDL AAAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Charlotte flights
MDW Chicago 3h 58m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Charlotte flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 7m 2IWN AABAF9 Baltimore (BWI) to Charlotte flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 4h 11m DL AAIB Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Charlotte flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Cincinnati / Covington to Charlotte
1 carrier, 42 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 335 mi 1h 36m nonstop

CVG–CLT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 335 miles in approximately 1h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CVG–CLT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 41 319, 320, 738, B38M, CR7, CR9 1h28-1h45 82% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
320 Airbus A320 – AA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (41 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CVG to CLT direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
43
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CVG to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
81
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,768
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CVG → CLT
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
93%
Return
CLT → CVG
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CVG delays → CLT delays →

Other ways to reach Charlotte from Cincinnati / Covington

Nearby airports with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Metric CVG→CLT LUK→CLT DAY→CLT
Distance from CVG 14 mi 64 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 2
Weekly flights 42 1 29
Flight time 1h 36m 0h 58m 1h 46m
Departure OTP 82%
Airports within 200 miles of CVG with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington, it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte.
Distance & Flight Time
335 mi / 539 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 36m gate to gate.
Getting from CLT

No rail connects CLT to the city. Uber and Lyft to Uptown Charlotte cost $18–30 (15–20 minutes). Taxis are metered, slightly more expensive.CATS Route 5 bus runs to downtown ($2.20, 45 min). Rental cars are in an on-site facility attached to the terminal. The airport's single main terminal with concourses A–E is connected by an underground people mover; clear security at your concourse, not at the central checkpoint, to save time.

Charlotte Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Charlotte sits in a region with high storm frequency. Winters are generally mild (1–10°C) but ice storms hit 2–4 times per year and are highly disruptive since Charlotte has limited de-icing infrastructure.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most stable season. Snow is rare but the city is poorly equipped to handle it when it arrives.

CVG–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cincinnati / Covington to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance335 mi / 539 km
Flight time1h 36m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights42 out / 43 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CVG
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CVG to CLT flights.
Nonstop flights from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take about 1h 36m gate to gate. The route covers 335 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CVG to CLT: American Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charleston.
Yes, return flights from CLT to CVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LUK, DAY and LEX. 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 CLT

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CVG to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CVG to CLT is about 1 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 335 miles (539 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 85 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charleston. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati (LUK), Dayton (DAY) and Lexington (LEX).