Dallas to Cincinnati / Covington (DAL–CVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Dallas to Cincinnati / Covington
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead 74 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between DAL and CVG, connecting options are available through 74 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAL to CVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
74
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,502
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
DAL → CVG
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
78%
Return
CVG → DAL
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DAL delays → CVG delays →

Other ways to reach Cincinnati / Covington from Dallas

Nearby airports with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Metric DAL→CVG DFW→CVG FTW→CVG
Distance from DAL 12 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 7 1
Weekly flights 0 104 1
Departure OTP 76%
Airports within 200 miles of DAL with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Cincinnati / Covington is 2 hours ahead of Dallas.
DAL: MDT · CVG: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas, it's 8:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington.

DAL–CVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas to Cincinnati / Covington route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections74 hubs
Origin: DAL
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 m
Destination: CVG
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DAL to CVG flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAY, MSN, DSM, AMA, RIC, PIT, YHM, OMA, TTN, IND, IAD, PIE, APF, LAL, YYZ, MKE, HPN, BQK, CMH, RDU, STL, HRL, PBI, GDL, MYR, YUL, EYW, COS, MTY, SFB, CUN, SFO, YVR, SJU, SMF, PDX, VPS, SEA, JAX, MEM, ELP, PHL, BOS, SRQ, ORD, MIA, ATL, TPA, JCI, MCI, MDW, BWI, BNA, LAX, CLT, LAS, SLC, CHS, MCO, AUS, MSY, DEN, LGA, RSW, DCA, PHX, FLL, SAV, ONT, MSP, XNA, GUF, IAH and PLS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cincinnati / Covington is 2 hours ahead of Dallas.
Yes, return flights from CVG to DAL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DFW, FTW and ACT. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

74 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DAY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Fort Worth (FTW) and Waco (ACT).