Cincinnati / Covington to San Diego (CVG–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MX Mexicana
223
9:52 AM
EDT
11:39 AM
PDT
4h 47m
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MX543
MX Mexicana
BCS3
12:24 PM
PDT T1
7:55 PM
EDT
4h 31m
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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
PHX Phoenix 5h 59m AADLGB → AAASBA Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego flights
DEN Denver 6h 6m 2IF9G4 → ACASCM Denver (DEN) to San Diego flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 11m DLF9G4 → ASDLEJA Las Vegas (LAS) to San Diego flights
AUS Austin 6h 11m 2IAAAM → ASWN Austin (AUS) to San Diego flights
BNA Nashville 6h 15m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to San Diego flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 30m AFDLGB → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to San Diego flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 32m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Diego flights
MDW Chicago 6h 40m WN → EJAWN Chicago (MDW) to San Diego flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 48m 2IAFAM → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to San Diego flights
IAH Houston 6h 52m 8CASNZ → EKUA Houston (IAH) to San Diego flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cincinnati / Covington to San Diego
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,861 mi 4h 47m nonstop -3h behind

CVG–SAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mexicana leads the route. The flight covers 1,861 miles in approximately 4h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore CVG Routes SAN Routes CVG Live Flights SAN Live Flights CVG Delays SAN Delays
All flights from San Diego (SAN) San Diego to Cincinnati / Covington flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CVG–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 3 223 4h47 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CVG to SAN direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CVG to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
51
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
PHX ~5h 59m STL ~6h 0m OKC ~6h 4m DEN ~6h 6m MCI ~6h 11m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,439
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 → SAN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
52%
Return
SAN → CVG
36%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
36%
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CVG delays → SAN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Diego from Cincinnati / Covington

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric CVG→SAN DAY→SAN SDF→SAN
Distance from CVG – 64 mi 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 3 – 1
Flight time 4h 47m 3h 53m 3h 58m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Dayton (DAY) to San Diego flights · Louisville (SDF) to San Diego flights · Indianapolis (IND) to San Diego flights
Airports within 200 miles of CVG with service to San Diego International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
San Diego is 3 hours behind Cincinnati / Covington.
CVG: EDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington, it's 3:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
1,861 mi / 2,996 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 47m gate to gate.
Facts

CVG–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cincinnati / Covington to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance1,861 mi / 2,996 km
Flight time4h 47m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
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: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CVG to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport to San Diego International Airport take about 4h 47m gate to gate. The route covers 1,861 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CVG to SAN: Mexicana.
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 Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Harry Reid.
San Diego is 3 hours behind Cincinnati / Covington.
Yes, return flights from SAN to CVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DAY, 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 SAN

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CVG to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CVG to SAN is about 4 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,861 miles (2,996 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dayton (DAY), Louisville (SDF) and Indianapolis (IND).