Cincinnati / Covington to Denver (CVG–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CVG–DEN is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,067 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 74 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F9 Frontier | 14 | A20N, A21N | 3h01-3h02 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 14 | 738 | 3h11-3h12 | Star Alliance | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 14 | 737, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h33-3h | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 2 | 738 | 2h42 | – | – | |
| CSB CSB | 1 | 763 | 2h15 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Denver from Cincinnati / Covington
| Metric | CVG→DEN | DAY→DEN | LEX→DEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CVG | – | 64 mi | 70 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 45 | 14 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 15m | 3h 20m | 3h 29m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CVG: EDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington, it's 4:00 PM in Denver.
RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.
Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.
Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.
CVG–DEN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CVG to DEN
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from CSB, Frontier, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 45 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CVG to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CVG to DEN ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,067 miles (1,716 km). There are approximately 45 weekly flights outbound and 46 return, totaling 91 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
74 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MCI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dayton (DAY), Lexington (LEX) and Louisville (SDF).