Detroit to Cincinnati / Covington (DTW–CVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DTW–CVG is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 229 miles in approximately 1h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 73 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 42 | CR9 | 1h11-1h20 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 16 | CR9 | 1h13-1h20 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AF Air France | 8 | CR9 | 1h11-1h20 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 1 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · CVG: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington.
There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.
DTW–CVG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to CVG
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 66 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to CVG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to CVG ranges from 1 hours 11 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 229 miles (369 km). There are approximately 66 weekly flights outbound and 75 return, totaling 141 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
73 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PIT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.