New York to Cincinnati / Covington (JFK–CVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
JFK–CVG is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 588 miles in approximately 1h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 104 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: BA, IB, QR | 21 | E75 | 2h17-2h22 | Oneworld | BA, IB, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: LY, SK, VS | 21 | CR9 | 2h17-2h28 | SkyTeam | LY, SK, VS | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Cincinnati / Covington from New York
| Metric | JFK→CVG | LGA→CVG | TEB→CVG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 11 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 96 | 85 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 26m | 2h 9m | 1h 31m |
| Departure OTP | 80% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · CVG: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington.
The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.
JFK–CVG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to CVG
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 96 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JFK to CVG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to CVG ranges from 1 hours 26 minutes to 2 hours 28 minutes. The route covers a distance of 588 miles (946 km). There are approximately 96 weekly flights outbound and 223 return, totaling 319 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
104 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).