Cincinnati / Covington to Richmond (CVG–RIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CVG Airport Page →
412 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 32 1-stop flights Verified 33m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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
BWI Baltimore 3h 10m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Richmond flights
IAD Dulles 3h 30m ACAVCM → ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Richmond flights
BNA Nashville 3h 30m WN → G4WN Nashville (BNA) to Richmond flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 44m AA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Richmond flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 54m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Richmond flights
DTW Detroit 3h 56m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Richmond flights
MDW Chicago 4h WN → EJAWN Chicago (MDW) to Richmond flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 1m AAEIKII → AABAQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Richmond flights
LGA New York 4h 27m DLWS → AADLPD New York (LGA) to Richmond flights
EWR Newark 4h 29m ACAFDL → ACG7UA Newark (EWR) to Richmond flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cincinnati / Covington to Richmond
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 412 mi 0h 59m nonstop

CVG–RIC had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 412 miles in 0h 59m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps CVG Routes RIC Routes CVG Live Flights RIC Live Flights CVG Delays RIC Delays
All flights from Richmond (RIC) Richmond to Cincinnati / Covington flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop CVG–RIC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 93% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CVG to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
BWI ~3h 10m IAD ~3h 30m BNA ~3h 30m CLT ~3h 44m ATL ~3h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,442
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 → RIC
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Arriving
100%
Return
RIC → CVG
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CVG delays → RIC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Richmond from Cincinnati / Covington

Nearby airports with service to Richmond International Airport.
Metric CVG→RIC LUK→RIC SDF→RIC
Distance from CVG – 14 mi 84 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 5
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 0h 59m 1h 1h 1m
Departure OTP 93% – –
Cincinnati (LUK) to Richmond flights · Louisville (SDF) to Richmond flights · Indianapolis (IND) to Richmond flights
Airports within 200 miles of CVG with service to Richmond International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington, it's 6:00 PM in Richmond.
Distance & Flight Time
412 mi / 664 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 59m gate to gate.
Facts

CVG–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cincinnati / Covington to Richmond route.
Route details
Distance412 mi / 664 km
Flight time0h 59m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
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: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CVG to RIC flights.
Nonstop flights from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport to Richmond International Airport take about 0h 59m gate to gate. The route covers 412 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from CVG to RIC: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 59m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Washington Dulles and Nashville.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RIC and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from RIC 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.
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 RIC

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

CVG to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CVG to RIC is about 0 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 412 miles (664 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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