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

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410 mi airlines charter/private 56/wk
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Flight Schedule 19 flights Verified 58m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL5229
DL Delta
CR9
9:13 AM
EDT T2
10:55 AM
EDT
1h 42m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5145
AA American
CR7
9:20 AM
EDT T2
11:09 AM
EDT
1h 49m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5673+2
AA American
CR7
1:59 PM
EDT T2
3:48 PM
EDT
1h 49m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5221+1
DL Delta
CR9
2:45 PM
EDT T2
4:22 PM
EDT
1h 37m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2199
AF Air France
CR9
2:45 PM
EDT T2
4:22 PM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5199
AA American
CR9
2:45 PM
EDT T2
4:36 PM
EDT
1h 51m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4739
AA American
E75
2:46 PM
EDT T2
4:34 PM
EDT
1h 48m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5220
DL Delta
CR9
5:10 PM
EDT T2
6:54 PM
EDT
1h 44m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4324cs
AS Alaska
CR9
6:51 PM
EDT T2
8:42 PM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5147+1
AA American
CR9
6:51 PM
EDT T2
8:42 PM
EDT
1h 51m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5134+1
DL Delta
CR9
7:37 PM
EDT T2
9:18 PM
EDT
1h 41m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5445
AA American
CR9
6:07 AM
EDT
7:50 AM
EDT
1h 43m
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5229
DL Delta
CR9
7:00 AM
EDT T3
8:33 AM
EDT
1h 33m
73%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5145
AA American
CR7
11:39 AM
EDT
1:14 PM
EDT
1h 35m
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5221+1
DL Delta
CR9
1:10 PM
EDT T3
3:04 PM
EDT
1h 54m
73%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4739
AA American
E75
5:04 PM
EDT
6:45 PM
EDT
1h 41m
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5199
AA American
CR9
5:07 PM
EDT
6:53 PM
EDT
1h 46m
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5134+1
DL Delta
CR9
5:17 PM
EDT
6:53 PM
EDT
1h 36m
73%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5673+2
AA American
CR7
7:25 PM
EDT T3
9:14 PM
EDT
1h 49m
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
CMH Columbus 2h 58m AAWN AA Columbus (CMH) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
DTW Detroit 3h 40m AAAFAM AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 3h 59m AAASDL DL Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
BNA Nashville 4h 5m AADLWN WN Nashville (BNA) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 8m AAAFAM AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 18m AAASBA AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
CHS Charleston 4h 19m AAAS G4MX Charleston (CHS) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
EWR Newark 4h 24m UA ACAFDL Newark (EWR) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
LGA New York 4h 25m AADLWS AFDLWS New York (LGA) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Washington to Cincinnati / Covington
2 carriers, 56 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 410 mi 1h 48m nonstop

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 48m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 27 CR7, CR9, E75 1h48-1h51 100% Oneworld AS
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF 20 CR9 1h37-1h44 100% SkyTeam AF
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, AF, AS, DL
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (27 flights/wk, 57%)
SkyTeam: DL (20 flights/wk, 43%)
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
9
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
56
Outbound / wk
46
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to CVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
63
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,819
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
DCA → CVG
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
Return
CVG → DCA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays → CVG delays →

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 11 9
Weekly flights 56 80 17
Flight time 1h 48m 1h 38m 1h 30m
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 48m gate to gate.
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 48m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights56 out / 46 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 410 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from DCA to CVG: American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
This route has frequent daily 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 John Glenn Columbus, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago Midway.
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.
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 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 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DCA to CVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to CVG is about 1 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 410 miles (660 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 46 return, totaling 102 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via John Glenn Columbus, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).