Cincinnati / Covington to Kansas City (CVG–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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SY Sun Country
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6:01 PM
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8:41 PM
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Cincinnati / Covington to Kansas City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 538 mi 0h 58m nonstop -1h behind 73 1-stop hubs

CVG–MCI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 538 miles in approximately 0h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 73 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CVG–MCI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 – – 67% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CVG to MCI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
73
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,041
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kansas City from Cincinnati / Covington

Nearby airports with service to Kansas City International Airport.
Metric CVG→MCI SDF→MCI IND→MCI
Distance from CVG – 84 mi 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 3
Weekly flights 0 1 6
Flight time 0h 58m 1h 40m 1h 30m
Departure OTP 67% – –
Louisville (SDF) to Kansas City flights · Indianapolis (IND) to Kansas City flights · West Lafayette (LAF) to Kansas City flights
Airports within 200 miles of CVG with service to Kansas City International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Kansas City is 1 hour behind Cincinnati / Covington.
CVG: EDT · MCI: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington, it's 5:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
538 mi / 866 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 58m.
Facts

CVG–MCI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cincinnati / Covington to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance538 mi / 866 km
Flight time0h 58m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections73 hubs
Origin: CVG
Full nameCincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m
Destination: MCI
Full nameKansas City International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CVG to MCI flights.
Nonstop flights from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport to Kansas City International Airport take approximately 0h 58m. The route covers 538 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CID, SDF, CLE, PTK, OKC, DPA, TEB, HPN, YOW, PIT, SAV, YYZ, YHM, BED, MTJ, HOU, JAX, SFB, GRK, ELP, EYW, SAT, VNY, CHS, AZA, STS, SNA, SMF, VPS, CUN, PUJ, MSY, RDU, JFK, STL, DAL, SFO, ATL, ORD, IAD, MDW, BNA, GUF, AUS, DTW, DFW, SLC, DCA, CLT, MSP, LAS, EWR, IAH, MCO, LGA, PHX, RSW, MIA, SEA, LAX, BWI, TPA, PHL, PIE, DEN, BOS, FLL, SRQ, PDX, PGD, DSM, OMA and ICT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kansas City is 1 hour behind Cincinnati / Covington.
Yes, return flights from MCI to CVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SDF, IND and LAF. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 MCI

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines.

CVG to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CVG to MCI ranges from 0 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 538 miles (866 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

73 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CID. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF), Indianapolis (IND) and West Lafayette (LAF).