Cincinnati / Covington to Mexico City (CVG–NLU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Cincinnati / Covington to Mexico City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
6 Flights/wk 1,584 mi 3h 28m nonstop -2h behind 14 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between CVG and NLU, connecting options are available through 14 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CVG to NLU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
DFW ~5h 37m MIA ~7h 21m GDL ~8h 10m LAX ~10h 30m CUN ~11h 1m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
325
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CVG → NLU
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Return
NLU → CVG
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
62%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CVG delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Mexico City is 2 hours behind Cincinnati / Covington.
CVG: EDT · NLU: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington, it's 4:00 PM in Mexico City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,584 mi / 2,550 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 28m to 5h 0m.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

CVG–NLU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cincinnati / Covington to Mexico City route.
Route details
Distance1,584 mi / 2,550 km
Flight time3h 28m to 5h
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: CVG
Full nameCincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m
Destination: NLU
Full nameFelipe Ángeles International Airport
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CVG to NLU flights.
Nonstop flights from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport to Felipe Ángeles International Airport take approximately 3h 28m to 5h. The route covers 1,584 miles.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from CVG to NLU. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DFW, MIA, GDL, LAX, CUN, ANC, PHL, JFK, ZAZ, FRA, YYZ, IAH, PUJ and CDG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Mexico City is 2 hours behind Cincinnati / Covington.
Yes, return flights from NLU to CVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 NLU

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CVG to NLU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CVG to NLU ranges from 3 hours 28 minutes to 5 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,584 miles (2,550 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via DFW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.