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 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 229 miles in approximately 0h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 87 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, VS, WS | 48 | CR9 | 1h05-1h20 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, VS, WS | |
| AA American Airlines | 1 | – | 0h52 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Cincinnati / Covington from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→CVG | CLE→CVG | GRR→CVG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 95 mi | 120 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 122 | – | – |
| Flight time | 0h 52m | 1h | 0h 52m |
| Departure OTP | 85% | – | – |
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 and Delta Air Lines. With 122 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to CVG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to CVG ranges from 0 hours 52 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 229 miles (369 km). There are approximately 122 weekly flights outbound and 145 return, totaling 267 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
87 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CMH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE) and Grand Rapids (GRR).