Cincinnati / Covington to Salt Lake City (CVG–SLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,447 mi airlines 28/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 16h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AM3795
AM Aeromexi
739
8:05 AM
EDT
10:00 AM
MDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2876
DL Delta
739
8:05 AM
EDT T3
10:00 AM
MDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL678
DL Delta
738
1:12 PM
EDT T3
2:58 PM
MDT
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2149
DL Delta
738
8:01 PM
EDT T3
9:45 PM
MDT
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2273
DL Delta
739
9:36 AM
MDT
2:52 PM
EDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2641
DL Delta
738
2:12 PM
MDT T1
7:16 PM
EDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2291
DL Delta
738
6:05 PM
MDT TM
11:08 PM
EDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Cincinnati / Covington to Salt Lake City
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 1,447 mi 3h 44m nonstop -2h behind 69 1-stop hubs

CVG–SLC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 1,447 miles in approximately 3h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 69 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CVG–SLC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 20 738, 739 3h44-3h55 100% SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 7 739 3h55 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – DL
739 Boeing 737-900 – AM, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AM + DL (27 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 SLC direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CVG to SLC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
69
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,792
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 → SLC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
86%
Return
SLC → CVG
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
56%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CVG delays → SLC delays →

Other ways to reach Salt Lake City from Cincinnati / Covington

Nearby airports with service to Salt Lake City International Airport.
Metric CVG→SLC LUK→SLC LEX→SLC
Distance from CVG 14 mi 70 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 28 1 1
Flight time 3h 44m 3h 51m 3h 17m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of CVG with service to Salt Lake City International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Salt Lake City is 2 hours behind Cincinnati / Covington.
CVG: EDT · SLC: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington, it's 4:00 PM in Salt Lake City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,447 mi / 2,328 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 44m to 4h 35m.
Getting from SLC

TRAX Green Line from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Salt Lake City takes 18 minutes ($2.50). Direct service to Intermodal Hub, Temple Square, and University of Utah. Running 5am to 11pm.Ride-shares to downtown cost $15–25. Taxis are available. For ski resorts, ski resort shuttles and Canyon Transportation offer door-to-door service ($40–60 to Park City). Car rental is on-site. The terminal opened in 2020 and is a single, modern facility; efficient to navigate.

Salt Lake City Climate

Semi-arid continental climate at 1,290m elevation. Winters (November–March) bring regular snow and inversions. Temperature inversions trap cold air and pollution in the Salt Lake Valley, producing dense fog that can close or delay flights for hours. Snow is frequent but usually manageable. Inversions are the real disruption risk.

Summers are hot and dry (32–38°C) with low humidity and good flying weather. Afternoon thunderstorms occur in July and August but are brief. Spring is windy. The Great Salt Lake creates localized weather effects including lake-effect snow on the north side of the Wasatch.

CVG–SLC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cincinnati / Covington to Salt Lake City route.
Route details
Distance1,447 mi / 2,328 km
Flight time3h 44m to 4h 35m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 21 return
1-stop connections69 hubs
Origin: CVG
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m
Destination: SLC
IATA / ICAOSLC / KSLC
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr27.1M
Elevation4,227 ft / 1,288 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CVG to SLC flights.
Nonstop flights from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport take approximately 3h 44m to 4h 35m. The route covers 1,447 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from CVG to SLC. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HRL, MCI, DPA, MTJ, MEM, ROC, OKC, CMH, GRK, DAL, AGC, SAV, SBD, YYZ, ONT, SMF, CHO, TEB, LAL, SRQ, BTV, PIE, YYC, SFO, BED, MLB, YVR, PBI, TUL, GDL, MDW, DTW, CUN, DCA, DFW, MSY, LAX, AUS, PHL, RSW, DEN, LAS, MCO, ATL, PHX, ORD, BOS, PDX, BWI, CLT, MSP, BNA, SEA, LHR, MIA, CDG, EWR, IAH, IAD, RDU, TPA, FLL, LGA, HNL, JFK, XNA, ICN, HND and STL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Salt Lake City is 2 hours behind Cincinnati / Covington.
Yes, return flights from SLC to CVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LUK, LEX 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 SLC

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CVG to SLC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CVG to SLC ranges from 3 hours 44 minutes to 4 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,447 miles (2,328 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

69 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via HRL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati (LUK), Lexington (LEX) and Indianapolis (IND).