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

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DL Delta
CR9
2:13 PM
EDT T3
3:38 PM
EDT
1h 25m
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Cincinnati / Covington to Raleigh/Durham
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 390 mi 1h 25m nonstop 67 1-stop hubs

CVG–RDU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 390 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 67 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 7 CR9 1h25 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 100%)
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
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CVG to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
67
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,486
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
40%
Return
RDU → CVG
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
76%
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 SDF→RDU
Distance from CVG 14 mi 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 7 1 2
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 1h 23m
Departure OTP 100%
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 25m.
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 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 1 return
1-stop connections67 hubs
Origin: CVG
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 approximately 1h 25m. The route covers 390 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from CVG to RDU. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SDF, CMH, PTK, SAV, TEB, ACY, ROC, OKC, MEM, LAL, MCI, BED, JAX, PIE, CHS, BTV, BDL, PBI, MHT, OPF, YUL, PGD, DAL, MSY, SJU, YYC, PUJ, PTY, CUN, SFO, CAK, IAD, CLT, PHL, DFW, BWI, MIA, BNA, ATL, SLC, DEN, DCA, TPA, LAS, AUS, MCO, MSP, PHX, JFK, MDW, ORD, EWR, RSW, DTW, BOS, FRA, IAH, LGA, LHR, CDG, SEA, FLL, YYZ, EYW, SRQ, LAX and STL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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, SDF and IND. 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 RDU

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CVG to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CVG to RDU ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 390 miles (627 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

67 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SDF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati (LUK), Louisville (SDF) and Indianapolis (IND).