Denver to Cincinnati / Covington (DEN–CVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,067 mi airlines 46/wk
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F91752
F9 Frontier
A21N
6:00 AM
MDT
10:48 AM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1978
UA United
738
9:44 AM
MDT
2:23 PM
EDT
2h 39m
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F93286
F9 Frontier
A20N
11:54 AM
MDT
4:30 PM
EDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
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WN2188
WN Southwest
B38M
2:15 PM
MDT
6:45 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1459
WN Southwest
7M8
2:20 PM
MDT
6:55 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN3267
WN Southwest
7M8
2:25 PM
MDT
6:49 PM
EDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
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UA1615
UA United
738
6:05 PM
MDT
10:45 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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CSB1194
CSB CSB
752
10:06 PM
MDT
2:17 AM+1
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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CSB194
CSB CSB
763
10:06 PM
MDT
2:23 AM+1
EDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
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CSB594
CSB CSB
763
6:48 AM
EDT
7:15 AM
MDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
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F93725
F9 Frontier
32N
7:20 AM
EDT
8:40 AM
MDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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UA1666
UA United
738
9:00 AM
EDT
10:12 AM
MDT
3h 12m
M T W T F S S
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WN3230
WN Southwest
738
12:25 PM
EDT
1:25 PM
MDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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F93285
F9 Frontier
A21N
12:35 PM
EDT
1:36 PM
MDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
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WN3895
WN Southwest
7M8
1:20 PM
EDT
2:20 PM
MDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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WN4896
WN Southwest
B38M
2:20 PM
EDT
3:20 PM
MDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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WN3354
WN Southwest
7S7
2:35 PM
EDT
3:35 PM
MDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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SY3085
SY Sun Country
738
3:25 PM
EDT
4:07 PM
MDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
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UA479
UA United
738
3:25 PM
EDT
4:36 PM
MDT
3h 11m
M T W T F S S
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WN1751
WN Southwest
737
4:45 PM
EDT
5:45 PM
MDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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Denver to Cincinnati / Covington
4 carriers, 46 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 46 Flights/wk 1,067 mi 2h 11m nonstop +2h ahead 79 1-stop hubs

DEN–CVG is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,067 miles in approximately 2h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 79 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–CVG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
F9 Frontier 14 A20N, A21N 2h36-2h48 15%
UA United Airlines 14 738 2h39-2h40 15% Star Alliance
WN Southwest Airlines 14 7M8, B38M 2h24-2h35 15%
CSB CSB 2 752, 763 2h11-2h17 15%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
752 Boeing 757-200 – CSB
763 Boeing 767-300 – CSB
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
A20NF9
A21NF9
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: CSB + F9 + WN (30 flights/wk, 68%)
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 32%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to CVG direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
46
Outbound / wk
45
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to CVG.
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One-Stop Connections
79
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
3,776
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
DEN → CVG
15%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
15%
Arriving
95%
Return
CVG → DEN
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
53%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays → CVG delays →

Other ways to reach Cincinnati / Covington from Denver

Nearby airports with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Metric DEN→CVG COS→CVG
Distance from DEN 73 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1
Weekly flights 46 1
Flight time 2h 11m 2h 16m
Departure OTP 15%
Airports within 200 miles of DEN 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 Denver.
DEN: MDT · CVG: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 8:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington.
Distance & Flight Time
1,067 mi / 1,716 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 11m to 2h 48m.
Getting to DEN

RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.

DEN–CVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Cincinnati / Covington route.
Route details
Distance1,067 mi / 1,716 km
Flight time2h 11m to 2h 48m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights46 out / 45 return
1-stop connections79 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: CVG
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to CVG flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport take approximately 2h 11m to 2h 48m. The route covers 1,067 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: CSB, Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 46 nonstop flights per week from DEN to CVG. The return direction has about 45 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AMA, OMA, CID, FTW, MSN, COS, DSM, MKE, XNA, IND, DAY, SAT, CMH, PIT, STL, RDU, ELP, BOI, HRL, SBD, BDL, PVD, YEG, PDX, SMF, GDL, YYC, SFO, YVR, MEX, SJU, PTY, MEM, ANC, LAX, MCI, JAX, BWI, DTW, RIC, TPA, MDW, ATL, ORD, DFW, MIA, LAS, BNA, MSP, IAH, CHS, EWR, CLT, JFK, SAV, AUS, ONT, BOS, PHX, SLC, IAD, MCO, FRA, MTY, FLL, SEA, PHL, DCA, RSW, LGA, LHR, SRQ, MSY, NRT, YYZ, CUN, YUL, PBI and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cincinnati / Covington is 2 hours ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from CVG to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include COS. 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 DEN to CVG

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) are connected by nonstop service from CSB, Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 46 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to CVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to CVG ranges from 2 hours 11 minutes to 2 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,067 miles (1,716 km). There are approximately 46 weekly flights outbound and 45 return, totaling 91 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

79 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via AMA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Colorado Springs (COS).