Cincinnati / Covington to Detroit (CVG–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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229 mi airlines charter/private 121/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 43 flights Verified 43m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL5307+5
DL Delta
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT
7:16 AM
EDT
1h 16m
67%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5484
WS WestJet
CR9
6:19 AM
EDT
7:36 AM
EDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5478cs
WS WestJet
CR9
6:19 AM
EDT
7:36 AM
EDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5488
WS WestJet
CR9
6:19 AM
EDT
7:36 AM
EDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3481cs
AM Aeromexi
CR7
6:19 AM
EDT T3
7:36 AM
EDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3400cs
KE Korean
CR9
8:10 AM
EDT T3
9:23 AM
EDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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DL5479+1
DL Delta
CR9
8:10 AM
EDT T3
9:23 AM
EDT
1h 13m
67%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6736
WS WestJet
CR9
11:03 AM
EDT
12:16 PM
EDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5209
DL Delta
CR9
11:13 AM
EDT
12:27 PM
EDT
1h 14m
67%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS1624+3
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR7
2:07 PM
EDT T3
3:20 PM
EDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2613cs
AF Air France
CR7
2:15 PM
EDT T3
3:33 PM
EDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5257+4
DL Delta
CR7
2:15 PM
EDT
3:33 PM
EDT
1h 18m
67%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5406
WS WestJet
CR9
3:46 PM
EDT
5:02 PM
EDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS1614cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
3:54 PM
EDT T3
5:10 PM
EDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5588
WS WestJet
CR7
4:00 PM
EDT
5:18 PM
EDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6921
WS WestJet
CR9
6:00 PM
EDT
7:13 PM
EDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5456+1
DL Delta
CR9
6:02 PM
EDT T3
7:15 PM
EDT
1h 13m
67%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS7001
WS WestJet
CR9
6:29 PM
EDT
7:50 PM
EDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5071+1
DL Delta
CR7
6:29 PM
EDT
7:50 PM
EDT
1h 21m
67%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2472cs
AF Air France
CR7
6:29 PM
EDT T3
7:50 PM
EDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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WS6376
WS WestJet
CR9
6:57 PM
EDT
8:18 PM
EDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6852cs
WS WestJet
CR9
8:25 AM
EDT TM
9:40 AM
EDT
1h 15m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5259+1
DL Delta
CR9
8:35 AM
EDT TM
9:54 AM
EDT
1h 19m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3399cs
KE Korean
CR7
12:15 PM
EDT TM
1:27 PM
EDT
1h 12m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2377
AF Air France
CR7
12:20 PM
EDT TM
1:35 PM
EDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5257+4
DL Delta
CR7
1:19 PM
EDT TM
2:31 PM
EDT
1h 12m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5446
DL Delta
CR9
2:00 PM
EDT TM
3:17 PM
EDT
1h 17m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5060+4
DL Delta
CR9
2:00 PM
EDT TM
3:14 PM
EDT
1h 14m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5506
WS WestJet
CR7
2:00 PM
EDT TM
3:16 PM
EDT
1h 16m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5495
WS WestJet
CR9
2:25 PM
EDT TM
3:42 PM
EDT
1h 17m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS1621cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
4:01 PM
EDT TM
5:18 PM
EDT
1h 17m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2977cs
AF Air France
CR7
4:31 PM
EDT TM
5:49 PM
EDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL5715
KL KLM
CR9
4:57 PM
EDT TM
6:08 PM
EDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5215+3
DL Delta
CR9
6:00 PM
EDT TM
7:10 PM
EDT
1h 10m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6389cs
WS WestJet
CR9
6:00 PM
EDT TM
7:10 PM
EDT
1h 10m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2919cs
AF Air France
CR9
6:40 PM
EDT TM
7:58 PM
EDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2298
AF Air France
CR9
6:40 PM
EDT TM
7:58 PM
EDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2107
AF Air France
CR9
6:40 PM
EDT TM
7:58 PM
EDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS1623cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
6:40 PM
EDT TM
7:58 PM
EDT
1h 18m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6824cs
WS WestJet
CR9
9:15 PM
EDT TM
10:29 PM
EDT
1h 14m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3209
AM Aeromexi
CR9
9:30 PM
EDT TM
10:47 PM
EDT
1h 17m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3202cs
AM Aeromexi
CR9
9:35 PM
EDT TM
10:53 PM
EDT
1h 18m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5478+5
DL Delta
CR9
9:47 PM
EDT TM
11:05 PM
EDT
1h 18m
48%
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
MDW Chicago 3h 10m WN AFDLKE Chicago (MDW) to Detroit flights
BNA Nashville 3h 42m WN AFDLKE Nashville (BNA) to Detroit flights
BWI Baltimore 3h 45m 2IGBWN AFAMDL Baltimore (BWI) to Detroit flights
ORD Chicago 3h 55m AAACAS AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
IAD Dulles 3h 59m ACAVCM AFAMAV Dulles (IAD) to Detroit flights
YYZ Toronto 4h 1m ACDL ACAFAM Toronto (YYZ) to Detroit flights
DCA Washington 4h 12m AADL AAAFAM Washington (DCA) to Detroit flights
MDT Harrisburg 4h 16m AA AFAMDL Harrisburg (MDT) to Detroit flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 17m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Detroit flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 18m AAEJA AAAFAM Charlotte (CLT) to Detroit flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cincinnati / Covington to Detroit
1 carrier, 121 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 229 mi 1h 17m nonstop

CVG–DTW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 229 miles in approximately 1h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CVG–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS 41 CR7, CR9 1h13-1h21 75% SkyTeam AF, AM, KE, VS, WS
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AF, AM, DL, VS, WS
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL, KE, VS, WS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (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 DTW direction.
Mon
19
flights
Tue
17
flights
Wed
18
flights
Thu
18
flights
Fri
18
flights
Sat
15
flights
Sun
16
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
21
Nonstop flights
121
Outbound / wk
126
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CVG to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
77
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,307
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 → DTW
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
90%
Return
DTW → CVG
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CVG delays → DTW delays →

Other ways to reach Detroit from Cincinnati / Covington

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric CVG→DTW DAY→DTW LEX→DTW
Distance from CVG 64 mi 70 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 5
Weekly flights 121 57
Flight time 1h 17m 1h 15m 1h 22m
Departure OTP 75%
Airports within 200 miles of CVG with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
229 mi / 369 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 17m gate to gate.
Getting from DTW

DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.

Detroit Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.

Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.

CVG–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cincinnati / Covington to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance229 mi / 369 km
Flight time1h 17m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights121 out / 126 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CVG
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CVG to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take about 1h 17m gate to gate. The route covers 229 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CVG to DTW: Delta Air Lines.
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 Chicago Midway, Nashville and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall.
Yes, return flights from DTW to CVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DAY, 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 DTW

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 121 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CVG to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CVG to DTW is about 1 hours 17 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 229 miles (369 km). There are approximately 121 weekly flights outbound and 126 return, totaling 247 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Nashville and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dayton (DAY), Lexington (LEX) and Louisville (SDF).