Cincinnati / Covington to Philadelphia (CVG–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EI7354
EI Aer Lingus
CR9
5:25 AM
EDT
7:11 AM
EDT
1h 46m
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AA5151
AA American
CR9
5:39 AM
EDT T3
7:25 AM
EDT
1h 46m
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KII587
KII KII
738
7:52 AM
EDT
9:12 AM
EDT
1h 20m
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AA5578
AA American
CR9
7:57 AM
EDT T3
9:45 AM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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EI7305
EI Aer Lingus
CR9
7:57 AM
EDT T3
9:45 AM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AA5117
AA American
CR9
10:38 AM
EDT
12:24 PM
EDT
1h 46m
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EI7355
EI Aer Lingus
CR9
11:40 AM
EDT T3
1:25 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AA5558
AA American
CR9
12:37 PM
EDT T3
2:26 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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EI7515
EI Aer Lingus
E75
1:57 PM
EDT
3:47 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA4643
AA American
E75
1:57 PM
EDT
3:47 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA5188
AA American
CR9
3:57 PM
EDT
5:45 PM
EDT
1h 48m
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AA5980
AA American
ER4
4:04 PM
EDT T3
5:55 PM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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AA5513
AA American
CR9
4:36 PM
EDT T3
6:14 PM
EDT
1h 38m
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AA4350
AA American
E75
4:46 PM
EDT
6:31 PM
EDT
1h 45m
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AA4777
AA American
E75
7:12 PM
EDT
9:02 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA5558
AA American
CR9
9:33 AM
EDT TF
11:51 AM
EDT
2h 18m
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AS4550
AS Alaska
E75
10:30 AM
EDT
12:40 PM
EDT
2h 10m
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AA4640
AA American
E75
10:30 AM
EDT
12:40 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AA5188
AA American
CR9
1:06 PM
EDT TF
3:04 PM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
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AA5980
AA American
E145
1:27 PM
EDT TF
3:35 PM
EDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
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AA4350
AA American
E75
2:10 PM
EDT
4:16 PM
EDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AA5513
AA American
CR9
2:33 PM
EDT TF
4:35 PM
EDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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AA4777
AA American
E75
4:32 PM
EDT
6:42 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AA5542
AA American
CR9
6:44 PM
EDT TF
8:50 PM
EDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AS4483
AS Alaska
CR9
6:44 PM
EDT TF
8:50 PM
EDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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EI7325
EI Aer Lingus
CR9
6:50 PM
EDT TF
8:56 PM
EDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AS6243
AS Alaska
CR9
6:50 PM
EDT TF
8:56 PM
EDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AA5089
AA American
CR9
6:50 PM
EDT TF
8:56 PM
EDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AA5086
AA American
CR9
9:48 PM
EDT TF
11:52 PM
EDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
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Cincinnati / Covington to Philadelphia
4 carriers, 82 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 82 Flights/wk 506 mi 1h 20m nonstop 68 1-stop hubs

CVG–PHL is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Aer Lingus and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 506 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 68 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CVG–PHL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 54 CR9, E75, ER4 1h38-1h51 100% Oneworld
EI Aer Lingus 27 CR9, E75 1h45-1h50 100%
AS Alaska Airlines 7 100% Oneworld
KII KII 1 738 1h20 100%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – KII
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, EI
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, EI
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (61 flights/wk, 69%)
Unaffiliated: EI + KII (28 flights/wk, 31%)
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 PHL direction.
Mon
13
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
13
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
15
Nonstop flights
82
Outbound / wk
82
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CVG to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
68
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,012
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 → PHL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
89%
Return
PHL → CVG
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CVG delays → PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Cincinnati / Covington

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric CVG→PHL LUK→PHL DAY→PHL
Distance from CVG 14 mi 64 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1 1
Weekly flights 82 1 14
Flight time 1h 20m 1h 26m 1h 34m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of CVG with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington, it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
506 mi / 814 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m to 1h 51m.
Getting from PHL

SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.

Philadelphia Climate

Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.

Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.

CVG–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cincinnati / Covington to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance506 mi / 814 km
Flight time1h 20m to 1h 51m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights82 out / 82 return
1-stop connections68 hubs
Origin: CVG
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CVG to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take approximately 1h 20m to 1h 51m. The route covers 506 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Aer Lingus and KII.
There are approximately 82 nonstop flights per week from CVG to PHL. The return direction has about 82 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TOL, TEB, CMH, ROC, DPA, SDF, BDL, BED, BWI, BTV, JFK, PIE, CHS, MEM, MCI, AFW, LAL, OPF, DAL, SBN, SJU, PDX, NLU, CUN, DCA, SFO, MSY, PUJ, XNA, IAD, GSO, AUS, CLT, MYR, BNA, ORD, BOS, DTW, ATL, MIA, RSW, ACY, MHT, MDW, MSP, FLL, SRQ, TPA, FRA, DFW, LHR, MCO, EYW, SAV, JAX, CDG, YYZ, IAH, SLC, YUL, LAX, DEN, RDU, LAS, SEA, PHX, PBI and STL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PHL to CVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LUK, DAY and LEX. 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 PHL

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Aer Lingus and KII. With 82 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CVG to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CVG to PHL ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 506 miles (814 km). There are approximately 82 weekly flights outbound and 82 return, totaling 164 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

68 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TOL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati (LUK), Dayton (DAY) and Lexington (LEX).