Cincinnati / Covington to Dallas-Fort Worth (CVG–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CVG–DFW is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Frontier and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 811 miles in approximately 2h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 113 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, GF, JL, QF, QR | 66 | 321, 738, 7M8, CR9 | 2h19-2h44 | Oneworld | AS, AY, GF, JL, QF, QR | |
| F9 Frontier | 5 | 32N | 2h47 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Cincinnati / Covington
| Metric | CVG→DFW | LUK→DFW | DAY→DFW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CVG | – | 14 mi | 64 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 158 | – | 95 |
| Flight time | 2h 18m | 3h 9m | 2h 41m |
| Departure OTP | 64% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CVG: EDT · DFW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington, it's 5:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.
Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.
Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.
CVG–DFW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CVG to DFW
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Frontier. With 158 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CVG to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CVG to DFW ranges from 2 hours 18 minutes to 2 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 811 miles (1,305 km). There are approximately 158 weekly flights outbound and 142 return, totaling 300 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
113 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via XNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati (LUK), Dayton (DAY) and Lexington (LEX).