Dulles to Cincinnati / Covington (IAD–CVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAD Airport Page →
387 mi airlines charter/private 80/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 39 flights Verified 21m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: Midwest Airlines.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA4487+3
UA United
CR5
9:00 AM
EDT
10:45 AM
EDT
1h 45m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1271cs
CM Copa
CR5
9:00 AM
EDT
10:45 AM
EDT
1h 45m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6240
UA United
E75L
12:35 PM
EDT
2:13 PM
EDT
1h 38m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3559
UA United
E75L
12:35 PM
EDT
2:13 PM
EDT
1h 38m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4348
UA United
ERJ
12:35 PM
EDT
2:17 PM
EDT
1h 42m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3624
UA United
E7W
5:19 PM
EDT
7:04 PM
EDT
1h 45m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4819
UA United
ERJ
5:25 PM
EDT
7:10 PM
EDT
1h 45m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM2582cs
CM Copa
ERJ
5:25 PM
EDT
7:10 PM
EDT
1h 45m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3546
UA United
E7W
5:25 PM
EDT
7:10 PM
EDT
1h 45m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3767cs
AC Air Canada
CR7
5:25 PM
EDT
7:08 PM
EDT
1h 43m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2229cs
AV avianca
CR7
5:25 PM
EDT
7:08 PM
EDT
1h 43m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN9049cs
SN Lynx Air
ERJ
5:25 PM
EDT
7:10 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4521+3
UA United
CR7
5:25 PM
EDT
7:08 PM
EDT
1h 43m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3756
UA United
7M9
7:30 PM
EDT
9:10 PM
EDT
1h 40m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3521
UA United
E75L
10:17 PM
EDT
11:59 PM
EDT
1h 42m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1360
UA United
738
10:17 PM
EDT
11:56 PM
EDT
1h 39m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4394
UA United
CR5
10:17 PM
EDT
11:57 PM
EDT
1h 40m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3829cs
AC Air Canada
E75L
10:17 PM
EDT
11:59 PM
EDT
1h 42m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4544
UA United
CR5
6:00 AM
EDT
7:33 AM
EDT
1h 33m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3751cs
AC Air Canada
738
6:00 AM
EDT
7:28 AM
EDT
1h 28m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA538
UA United
738
6:00 AM
EDT
7:28 AM
EDT
1h 28m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4578
UA United
CR5
6:00 AM
EDT
7:33 AM
EDT
1h 33m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3489+1
UA United
E7W
6:00 AM
EDT
7:34 AM
EDT
1h 34m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3493+4
UA United
E7W
10:18 AM
EDT
11:52 AM
EDT
1h 34m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3828cs
AC Air Canada
E75L
10:18 AM
EDT
11:52 AM
EDT
1h 34m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM2588cs
CM Copa
E7W
10:18 AM
EDT
11:52 AM
EDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2124cs
AV avianca
E75L
10:18 AM
EDT
11:52 AM
EDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4535
UA United
CR5
10:18 AM
EDT
11:51 AM
EDT
1h 33m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4319
UA United
ERJ
2:53 PM
EDT
4:35 PM
EDT
1h 42m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN9050cs
SN Lynx Air
E7W
2:55 PM
EDT
4:34 PM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4018+2
UA United
E7W
2:55 PM
EDT
4:35 PM
EDT
1h 40m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3440
UA United
E75L
2:55 PM
EDT
4:34 PM
EDT
1h 39m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3766cs
AC Air Canada
E75L
2:55 PM
EDT
4:34 PM
EDT
1h 39m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3520
UA United
E7W
7:45 PM
EDT
9:26 PM
EDT
1h 41m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4422+1
UA United
CR7
7:45 PM
EDT
9:25 PM
EDT
1h 40m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3677
UA United
E7W
7:45 PM
EDT
9:26 PM
EDT
1h 41m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1099cs
CM Copa
ERJ
7:45 PM
EDT
9:27 PM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4281
UA United
E145
7:45 PM
EDT
9:27 PM
EDT
1h 42m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3757
UA United
7M9
7:56 PM
EDT
9:30 PM
EDT
1h 34m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
DTW Detroit 3h 42m AFAMAV AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 3h 51m ACAVCM DL Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 10m AFAMCM AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 14m AAACAT 8CAA Charlotte (CLT) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
EWR Newark 4h 26m AVAZET ACAFDL Newark (EWR) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 29m ACAVCM AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
ORD Chicago 4h 32m ACAVAZ AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
LGA New York 4h 41m AAAVUA AFDLWS New York (LGA) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
SAV Savannah 4h 44m G4OSSN G4 Savannah (SAV) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
JAX Jacksonville 4h 48m ACAZG4 G4 Jacksonville (JAX) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Dulles to Cincinnati / Covington
4 carriers, 80 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 387 mi 1h 43m nonstop

IAD–CVG is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Allegiant Air and GoJet Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 387 miles in approximately 1h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–CVG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: AC, AV, CM, SN 38 738, 7M9, CR5, CR7, E75L, E7W, ERJ 1h38-1h45 70% Star Alliance AC, AV, CM, SN
G4 Allegiant Air 1 70%
G7 GoJet Airlines 0 70%
MX Mexicana 0 70%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – CM, UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AC, AV, UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AC, UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
ERJ Embraer ERJ-135/140/145 – CM, SN, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (38 flights/wk, 97%)
Unaffiliated: G4 + G7 + MX (1 flights/wk, 3%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAD to CVG direction.
Mon
12
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
13
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
18
Nonstop flights
80
Outbound / wk
87
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to CVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
65
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,218
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
IAD → CVG
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
74%
Return
CVG → IAD
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays → CVG delays →

Other ways to reach Cincinnati / Covington from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Metric IAD→CVG DCA→CVG BWI→CVG
Distance from IAD 23 mi 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 4 9
Weekly flights 80 56 17
Flight time 1h 43m 1h 37m 1h 30m
Departure OTP 70%
Airports within 200 miles of IAD 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 Dulles.
IAD: EDT · CVG: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington.
Distance & Flight Time
387 mi / 623 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 43m gate to gate.
Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

IAD–CVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Cincinnati / Covington route.
Route details
Distance387 mi / 623 km
Flight time1h 43m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights80 out / 87 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: CVG
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to CVG flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport take about 1h 43m gate to gate. The route covers 387 miles.
4 airlines operate flights from IAD to CVG: United Airlines, Allegiant Air, GoJet Airlines and Mexicana.
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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Raleigh-Durham and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from CVG to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DCA, 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 IAD to CVG

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, Allegiant Air, GoJet Airlines and Mexicana. With 80 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IAD to CVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to CVG is about 1 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 387 miles (623 km). There are approximately 80 weekly flights outbound and 87 return, totaling 167 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Raleigh-Durham and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).