Indianapolis to Cincinnati / Covington (IND–CVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Feb 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 3h 21m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
BNA Nashville 3h 25m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
MDW Chicago 3h 30m EJAJLGWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
ORD Chicago 3h 38m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 51m AFAMCV → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 7m AAEJA → 8CAA Charlotte (CLT) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 15m WN → UAWN Baltimore (BWI) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
IAD Dulles 4h 17m AVCMET → ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
DCA Washington 4h 33m AA → AAAFAS Washington (DCA) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
VPS Valparaiso 4h 42m G4 → G4 Valparaiso (VPS) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Indianapolis to Cincinnati / Covington
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 98 mi 1h nonstop

IND–CVG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 98 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) Cincinnati / Covington to Indianapolis flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IND–CVG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 82% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IND to CVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
DTW ~3h 21m BNA ~3h 25m MDW ~3h 30m ORD ~3h 38m ATL ~3h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,828
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IND → CVG
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
88%
Return
CVG → IND
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IND delays → CVG delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cincinnati / Covington from Indianapolis

Nearby airports with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Metric IND→CVG LAF→CVG DAY→CVG
Distance from IND – 59 mi 111 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 1h 1h 12m 0h 45m
Departure OTP 82% – –
West Lafayette (LAF) to Cincinnati / Covington flights · Dayton (DAY) to Cincinnati / Covington flights · Louisville (SDF) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
Airports within 200 miles of IND with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Indianapolis, it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington.
Distance & Flight Time
98 mi / 158 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m gate to gate.
Facts

IND–CVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Indianapolis to Cincinnati / Covington route.
Route details
Distance98 mi / 158 km
Flight time1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IND
Full nameIndianapolis International Airport
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m
Destination: CVG
Full nameCincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IND to CVG flights.
Nonstop flights from Indianapolis International Airport to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport take about 1h gate to gate. The route covers 98 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IND to CVG: American Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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, Nashville and Chicago Midway.
Yes, return flights from CVG to IND are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAF, DAY and SDF. 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 IND to CVG

Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines.

IND to CVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IND to CVG is about 1 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 98 miles (158 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Nashville and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include West Lafayette (LAF), Dayton (DAY) and Louisville (SDF).