Cincinnati / Covington to Chicago/Rockford (CVG–RFD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
ORD Chicago 4h 6m AAACAS → AA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 6h 11m G4 → G4 Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Chicago/Rockford flights
SFB Orlando 7h 19m G4 → G4 Orlando (SFB) to Chicago/Rockford flights
LAS Las Vegas 12h 7m DLF9G4 → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago/Rockford flights
PGD Punta Gorda 13h 10m G4 → G4 Punta Gorda (PGD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
BNA Nashville 14h 54m WN → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 16h 22m DLF9G4 → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago/Rockford flights
PIE Pinellas Park 23h 30m G4 → G4 Pinellas Park (PIE) to Chicago/Rockford flights
DTW Detroit ~4h 4m AFAMDL → SY Detroit (DTW) to Chicago/Rockford flights
ACY Atlantic City ~5h 30m → SY Atlantic City (ACY) to Chicago/Rockford flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cincinnati / Covington to Chicago/Rockford
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
318 mi 2h 12m nonstop -1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between CVG and RFD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Chicago/Rockford (RFD) Chicago/Rockford to Cincinnati / Covington flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CVG to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
DTW ~4h 4m ORD ~4h 6m ACY ~5h 30m SRQ ~6h 11m IAH ~6h 31m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
231
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 → RFD
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Return
RFD → CVG
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
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
-1h
Chicago/Rockford is 1 hour behind Cincinnati / Covington.
CVG: EDT · RFD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford.
Distance & Flight Time
318 mi / 512 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 12m gate to gate.
Facts

CVG–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cincinnati / Covington to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Distance318 mi / 512 km
Flight time2h 12m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CVG
Full nameCincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m
Destination: RFD
Full nameChicago Rockford International Airport
IATA / ICAORFD / KRFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation742 ft / 226 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CVG to RFD flights.
Nonstop flights from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport take about 2h 12m gate to gate. The route covers 318 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Sarasota Bradenton and Orlando Sanford.
Chicago/Rockford is 1 hour behind Cincinnati / Covington.
Yes, return flights from RFD 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 RFD

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CVG to RFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CVG to RFD is about 2 hours 12 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 318 miles (512 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Sarasota Bradenton and Orlando Sanford. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.