Washington to Cincinnati / Covington (DCA–CVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA4429
AA American
E75
8:29 AM
EDT T2
10:25 AM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5145
AA American
CR7
9:20 AM
EDT T2
11:09 AM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5229
DL Delta
CR9
10:00 AM
EDT T2
11:44 AM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5221+1
DL Delta
CR9
2:34 PM
EDT T2
4:19 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5185
AA American
CR7
3:20 PM
EDT T2
5:10 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4324
AS Alaska
CR9
6:51 PM
EDT T2
8:42 PM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5147
AA American
CR9
6:51 PM
EDT T2
8:42 PM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5673+2
AA American
CR7
7:21 PM
EDT T2
9:13 PM
EDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4221cs
AS Alaska
CR7
7:24 PM
EDT T2
9:16 PM
EDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5134+1
DL Delta
CR9
7:25 PM
EDT T2
9:05 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5445
AA American
CR7
6:46 AM
EDT T3
8:26 AM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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DL5229
DL Delta
CR9
7:20 AM
EDT
8:59 AM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AA4429
AA American
E75
10:55 AM
EDT
12:29 PM
EDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
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AA5145
AA American
CR7
11:39 AM
EDT
1:14 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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DL5221+1
DL Delta
CR9
12:20 PM
EDT T3
1:54 PM
EDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2074
AF Air France
CR9
4:59 PM
EDT
6:35 PM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4917
DL Delta
CR9
5:05 PM
EDT
6:40 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5134+1
DL Delta
CR9
5:10 PM
EDT
6:46 PM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5673+2
AA American
CR7
5:15 PM
EDT
6:55 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5185
AA American
CR7
5:40 PM
EDT T3
7:24 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Washington to Cincinnati / Covington
2 carriers, 67 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 67 Flights/wk 410 mi 1h 40m nonstop 74 1-stop hubs

DCA–CVG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 410 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 74 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DCA–CVG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AS 33 CR7, CR9, E75 1h49-1h56 100% Oneworld AS
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF 21 CR9 1h40-1h45 100% SkyTeam AF
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA, AS
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, AS, DL
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (33 flights/wk, 61%)
SkyTeam: DL (21 flights/wk, 39%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DCA to CVG direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
67
Outbound / wk
59
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to CVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
74
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,814
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.

Other ways to reach Cincinnati / Covington from Washington

Nearby airports with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Metric DCA→CVG IAD→CVG BWI→CVG
Distance from DCA 23 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 10 6
Weekly flights 67 94 15
Flight time 1h 40m 1h 38m 1h 5m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington.
Distance & Flight Time
410 mi / 660 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m to 1h 56m.
Getting to DCA

The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.

DCA–CVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Cincinnati / Covington route.
Route details
Distance410 mi / 660 km
Flight time1h 40m to 1h 56m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights67 out / 59 return
1-stop connections74 hubs
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: CVG
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to CVG flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport take approximately 1h 40m to 1h 56m. The route covers 410 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 67 nonstop flights per week from DCA to CVG. The return direction has about 59 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RIC, PIT, CMH, DAY, GSO, BWI, CLE, LEX, GRR, IND, BDL, HPN, MKE, MSN, RDU, MEM, CID, HHH, MHT, PVD, CAE, EVV, OMA, TLH, OKC, DSM, XNA, STL, DAL, PWM, SAT, APA, BGR, SJU, MYR, YUL, SRQ, MCI, PBI, CHS, ATL, VPS, DTW, CLT, TPA, MIA, ORD, JFK, SAV, BOS, EWR, BNA, FLL, MCO, LGA, MDW, MSP, YYZ, LAX, PHL, DFW, IAH, AUS, RSW, JAX, MSY, PHX, LAS, DEN, SFO, SLC, SEA, EYW and PDX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CVG to DCA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAD, BWI and CHO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 DCA to CVG

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 67 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DCA to CVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to CVG ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 1 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 410 miles (660 km). There are approximately 67 weekly flights outbound and 59 return, totaling 126 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

74 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via RIC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).