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

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335 mi airlines 77/wk
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Flight Schedule 22 flights Verified 20m ago
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AA429
AA American
320
6:00 AM
EDT
7:28 AM
EDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AA1271
AA American
320
7:30 AM
EDT
9:00 AM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AA5281
AA American
CR9
8:25 AM
EDT
10:17 AM
EDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
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AA5375
AA American
CR9
8:27 AM
EDT
10:21 AM
EDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
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AA5076
AA American
CR9
10:33 AM
EDT T3
12:15 PM
EDT
1h 42m
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AA5489
AA American
CR9
11:07 AM
EDT
12:43 PM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
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AA5310
AA American
CR9
3:35 PM
EDT T3
5:19 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AA5187
AA American
CR7
3:35 PM
EDT
5:19 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AA5657
AA American
CR9
4:01 PM
EDT T3
5:20 PM
EDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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AA2824
AA American
319
7:13 PM
EDT T3
8:49 PM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
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AA2018
AA American
738
7:13 PM
EDT
8:46 PM
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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AA2873
AA American
320
7:53 PM
EDT T3
9:29 PM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
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AA5076
AA American
CR9
8:22 AM
EDT
10:03 AM
EDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
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AA5186
AA American
CR9
8:25 AM
EDT
10:08 AM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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AA5657
AA American
CR9
12:05 PM
EDT
1:46 PM
EDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
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AA5310
AA American
CR9
1:22 PM
EDT
3:00 PM
EDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
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AA2018
AA American
738
4:50 PM
EDT
6:22 PM
EDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AA2824
AA American
320
5:31 PM
EDT
7:08 PM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AA5293
AA American
CR9
7:30 PM
EDT
9:12 PM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AA5134
AA American
CR9
8:15 PM
EDT
9:57 PM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AA2013
AA American
320
9:43 PM
EDT
11:09 PM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AA2436
AA American
320
10:25 PM
EDT
11:59 PM
EDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Cincinnati / Covington to Charlotte
1 carrier, 77 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 77 Flights/wk 335 mi 1h 19m nonstop 81 1-stop hubs

CVG–CLT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 335 miles in approximately 1h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 81 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 77 319, 320, 738, CR7, CR9 1h19-1h54 82% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
320 Airbus A320 – AA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (77 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
11
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
77
Outbound / wk
71
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
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,779
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
80%
Return
CLT → CVG
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
70%
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 1 2
Weekly flights 77 1 41
Flight time 1h 19m 0h 47m 1h 43m
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 19m to 1h 54m.
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 19m to 1h 54m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights77 out / 71 return
1-stop connections81 hubs
Origin: CVG
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 approximately 1h 19m to 1h 54m. The route covers 335 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 77 nonstop flights per week from CVG to CLT. The return direction has about 71 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SDF, AGC, PTK, CMH, TEB, CHS, MEM, ACY, PIE, MCI, BED, BDL, OPF, TVC, BTV, OKC, DAL, ELP, QRO, SJU, SBD, ONT, SBN, SMF, GDL, SFO, JAX, GSO, CUN, MSY, TUL, ROC, PUJ, IAD, CAK, PBI, BWI, ATL, MDW, MYR, BNA, ORD, DFW, MIA, PHL, DTW, LGA, SAV, MCO, MSP, TPA, XNA, RSW, DCA, CDG, RDU, LAS, MHT, CHO, SRQ, FRA, EWR, FLL, JFK, YYZ, LHR, BOS, DEN, VPS, YUL, SLC, MLB, PDX, PHX, IAH, LAX, AUS, SEA, EYW, CID and STL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 77 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CVG to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CVG to CLT ranges from 1 hours 19 minutes to 1 hours 54 minutes. The route covers a distance of 335 miles (539 km). There are approximately 77 weekly flights outbound and 71 return, totaling 148 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

81 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SDF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati (LUK), Dayton (DAY) and Lexington (LEX).