Cincinnati / Covington to Raleigh/Durham (CVG–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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390 mi airlines charter/private 6/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 47m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL5400+1
DL Delta
CR9
1:31 PM
EDT T3
3:02 PM
EDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4911
DL Delta
CR9
2:55 PM
EDT T2
4:41 PM
EDT
1h 46m
34%
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
BNA Nashville 3h 25m WN AADLWN Nashville (BNA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
BWI Baltimore 3h 38m 2IWN WN Baltimore (BWI) to Raleigh/Durham flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 40m AAEJA AABAEJA Charlotte (CLT) to Raleigh/Durham flights
IAD Dulles 3h 40m ACAVCM ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Raleigh/Durham flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 47m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DTW Detroit 3h 48m AFAMDL AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DCA Washington 4h 9m AADL AAASDL Washington (DCA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
YYZ Toronto 4h 14m ACDL ACASPTP Toronto (YYZ) to Raleigh/Durham flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 29m AAASEI AAASEI Philadelphia (PHL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
EWR Newark 4h 36m ACAFDL AFDLLY Newark (EWR) to Raleigh/Durham flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Cincinnati / Covington to Raleigh/Durham
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 390 mi 1h 31m nonstop

CVG–RDU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 390 miles in approximately 1h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CVG–RDU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 6 CR9 1h31 67% SkyTeam
AA American Airlines 1 67% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (6 flights/wk, 86%)
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 14%)
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 RDU direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CVG to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
65
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,614
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 → RDU
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
Return
RDU → CVG
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CVG delays → RDU delays →

Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Cincinnati / Covington

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric CVG→RDU LUK→RDU LEX→RDU
Distance from CVG 14 mi 70 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 6 1 1
Flight time 1h 31m 1h 20m 0h 58m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of CVG with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington, it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
390 mi / 627 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 31m gate to gate.
Getting from RDU

Uber and Lyft from RDU to downtown Raleigh cost $20–30 (20–25 min); to downtown Durham: $18–25 (15–20 min). Pickup zones are on the lower level at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Taxis are available at the curb ($30–40 to Raleigh).GoTriangle Route 100 ($2.25) is a budget option to downtown Raleigh and Durham; check hours before relying on it for evening or early-morning flights. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings with cars in the adjacent garage. Chapel Hill is 20–25 minutes via US-15-501.

Raleigh/Durham Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild but variable winters. Summer (June–August) temperatures reach 33–37°C with high humidity. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent and can cause ground holds. The region sits in a tornado risk corridor during spring (April–May).

Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 2–12°C. The Piedmont of North Carolina experiences ice storms. Freezing rain events, common every 1–2 years, are the primary disruption risk. Snow is lighter than areas further north, but ice can be severe. Autumn (September–November) is the most operationally stable season.

CVG–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cincinnati / Covington to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance390 mi / 627 km
Flight time1h 31m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CVG
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CVG to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take about 1h 31m gate to gate. The route covers 390 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from CVG to RDU: Delta Air Lines and American Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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 Nashville, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Charlotte Douglas.
Yes, return flights from RDU to CVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LUK, 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 RDU

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and American Airlines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CVG to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CVG to RDU is about 1 hours 31 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 390 miles (627 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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