Detroit to Cincinnati / Covington (DTW–CVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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229 mi airlines 66/wk
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DL5446
DL Delta
CR9
10:05 AM
EDT TM
11:19 AM
EDT
1h 14m
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DL5257
DL Delta
CR9
10:20 AM
EDT TM
11:34 AM
EDT
1h 14m
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DL5459
DL Delta
CR9
12:25 PM
EDT TM
1:36 PM
EDT
1h 11m
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DL5060
DL Delta
CR9
4:01 PM
EDT TM
5:21 PM
EDT
1h 20m
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AF2977
AF Air France
CR9
4:01 PM
EDT TM
5:21 PM
EDT
1h 20m
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DL5215
DL Delta
CR9
6:59 PM
EDT TM
8:10 PM
EDT
1h 11m
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AF2102
AF Air France
CR9
6:59 PM
EDT TM
8:10 PM
EDT
1h 11m
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AM3093
AM Aeromexi
CR9
8:00 PM
EDT TM
9:13 PM
EDT
1h 13m
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AM3222
AM Aeromexi
CR9
8:00 PM
EDT TM
9:13 PM
EDT
1h 13m
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AM3053
AM Aeromexi
CR9
8:00 PM
EDT TM
9:13 PM
EDT
1h 13m
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DL5478
DL Delta
CR9
8:00 PM
EDT TM
9:13 PM
EDT
1h 13m
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AM3184
AM Aeromexi
CR9
9:15 PM
EDT TM
10:35 PM
EDT
1h 20m
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AM3202
AM Aeromexi
CR9
9:47 PM
EDT TM
11:05 PM
EDT
1h 18m
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AM3481
AM Aeromexi
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT T3
7:18 AM
EDT
1h 18m
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DL5307
DL Delta
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT T3
7:18 AM
EDT
1h 18m
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DL5479
DL Delta
CR9
8:15 AM
EDT T3
9:30 AM
EDT
1h 15m
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DL5359
DL Delta
CR9
12:00 PM
EDT
1:14 PM
EDT
1h 14m
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AF2075
AF Air France
CR9
1:00 PM
EDT
2:17 PM
EDT
1h 17m
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DL5407
DL Delta
CR9
1:00 PM
EDT
2:15 PM
EDT
1h 15m
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AF2613
AF Air France
CR9
2:06 PM
EDT T3
3:20 PM
EDT
1h 14m
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AF3535
AF Air France
CR9
2:57 PM
EDT
4:15 PM
EDT
1h 18m
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AF2454
AF Air France
CR9
3:00 PM
EDT
4:17 PM
EDT
1h 17m
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AF2173
AF Air France
CR9
6:00 PM
EDT
7:15 PM
EDT
1h 15m
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DL5456
DL Delta
CR9
6:02 PM
EDT
7:15 PM
EDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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DL5458
DL Delta
CR9
7:35 PM
EDT
8:37 PM
EDT
1h 2m
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Detroit to Cincinnati / Covington
4 carriers, 66 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 66 Flights/wk 229 mi 1h 11m nonstop 73 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–CVG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 42 CR9 1h11-1h20 60% SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 16 CR9 1h13-1h20 60% SkyTeam
AF Air France 8 CR9 1h11-1h20 60% SkyTeam
AA American Airlines 1 60% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF, AM, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + AM + DL (66 flights/wk, 99%)
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 1%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DTW to CVG direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
66
Outbound / wk
75
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to CVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
73
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,140
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
DTW → CVG
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
78%
Return
CVG → DTW
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → CVG delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington.
Distance & Flight Time
229 mi / 369 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 11m to 1h 20m.
Getting to DTW

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

Key statistics for the Detroit to Cincinnati / Covington route.
Route details
Distance229 mi / 369 km
Flight time1h 11m to 1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights66 out / 75 return
1-stop connections73 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: CVG
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to CVG flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport take approximately 1h 11m to 1h 20m. The route covers 229 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 66 nonstop flights per week from DTW to CVG. The return direction has about 75 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIT, IND, MSN, MKE, CMH, GSO, XNA, RDU, HPN, DSM, OMA, BDL, STL, MLB, LAL, SAT, PLS, YYC, QRO, PDX, JAX, SMF, MEM, MEX, SFO, SAV, YYZ, SJU, BOS, MCI, BWI, IAD, ORD, ATL, TPA, CLT, BNA, ANC, MSP, EWR, LGA, PHL, CHS, MCO, MIA, IAH, SRQ, MDW, AUS, DCA, LAS, FRA, RSW, LAX, DEN, YUL, JFK, FLL, CDG, PHX, DFW, MSY, LHR, RIC, SLC, PVD, PBI, MYR, SEA, CUN, MTY, PUJ and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CVG to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 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.