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

CVG Airport Page →
506 mi airlines charter/private 60/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 19 flights Verified 25m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA5438
AA American
CR9
6:41 AM
EDT
8:41 AM
EDT
2h
62%
M T W T F S S
Prices
KII587
KII KII
738
7:00 AM
EDT
8:26 AM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5578+2
AA American
CR9
7:53 AM
EDT T3
9:42 AM
EDT
1h 49m
62%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI7305cs
EI Aer Lingus
CR9
7:56 AM
EDT T3
9:44 AM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI7355+3
EI Aer Lingus
CR9
10:24 AM
EDT T3
12:10 PM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5605+1
AA American
CR9
11:20 AM
EDT T3
1:05 PM
EDT
1h 45m
62%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4550+1
AS Alaska
ER4
11:30 AM
EDT
1:24 PM
EDT
1h 54m
23%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5960
AA American
E145
11:30 AM
EDT T3
1:24 PM
EDT
1h 54m
62%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5514
AA American
CR9
1:38 PM
EDT T3
3:25 PM
EDT
1h 47m
62%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI7354+2
EI Aer Lingus
CR9
3:57 PM
EDT
5:45 PM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5515
AA American
CR7
5:55 PM
EDT T3
7:45 PM
EDT
1h 50m
62%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5605+1
AA American
CR9
8:45 AM
EDT TF
10:50 AM
EDT
2h 5m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4550cs
AS Alaska
CR7
8:45 AM
EDT TF
10:50 AM
EDT
2h 5m
29%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5960
AA American
E145
8:55 AM
EDT TF
11:04 AM
EDT
2h 9m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5514
AA American
CR9
11:00 AM
EDT TF
1:03 PM
EDT
2h 3m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5515
AA American
CR7
3:20 PM
EDT TF
5:22 PM
EDT
2h 2m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4483cs
AS Alaska
CR9
5:35 PM
EDT TF
7:38 PM
EDT
2h 3m
29%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5534+1
AA American
CR9
5:35 PM
EDT TF
7:38 PM
EDT
2h 3m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5583
AA American
CR9
7:36 PM
EDT TF
9:53 PM
EDT
2h 17m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
DTW Detroit 3h 43m AFAMDL AAAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Philadelphia flights
IAD Dulles 3h 45m ACAVCM ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Philadelphia flights
YYZ Toronto 4h 3m ACDL AAACJRE Toronto (YYZ) to Philadelphia flights
MDW Chicago 4h 5m WN EJAWN Chicago (MDW) to Philadelphia flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 25m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Philadelphia flights
BNA Nashville 4h 25m WN AAEIWN Nashville (BNA) to Philadelphia flights
SAV Savannah 4h 34m G4 AAAS Savannah (SAV) to Philadelphia flights
ORD Chicago 4h 35m AAACAS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Philadelphia flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 39m AAEJA AAASBA Charlotte (CLT) to Philadelphia flights
DCA Washington 4h 42m AADL AAASBA Washington (DCA) to Philadelphia flights
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Cincinnati / Covington to Philadelphia
2 carriers, 60 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 506 mi 1h 48m nonstop

CVG–PHL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 506 miles in approximately 1h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 Also: AS, EI 35 CR7, CR9, E145 1h45-2h 84% Oneworld AS, EI
KII KII 2 738 1h26 84%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – KII
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, EI
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AA
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (35 flights/wk, 95%)
Unaffiliated: KII (2 flights/wk, 5%)
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
9
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
60
Outbound / wk
48
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CVG to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
76
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,187
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
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
88%
Return
PHL → CVG
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
74%
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 2 6 2
Weekly flights 60 2 7
Flight time 1h 48m 1h 20m 1h 40m
Departure OTP 84%
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 48m gate to gate.
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 48m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights60 out / 48 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CVG
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 about 1h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 506 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from CVG to PHL: American Airlines, and others.
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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Washington Dulles and Toronto Pearson.
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. With 60 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CVG to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CVG to PHL is about 1 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 506 miles (814 km). There are approximately 60 weekly flights outbound and 48 return, totaling 108 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Washington Dulles and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati (LUK), Dayton (DAY) and Lexington (LEX).