New York to Cincinnati / Covington (JFK–CVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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588 mi airlines 63/wk
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Flight Schedule 23 flights Verified 19h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL4985
DL Delta
CR9
9:34 AM
EDT T4
11:41 AM
EDT
2h 7m
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AA4426
AA American
E75
11:11 AM
EDT T8
1:33 PM
EDT
2h 22m
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AA4446
AA American
E75
11:29 AM
EDT T8
1:48 PM
EDT
2h 19m
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DL5012
DL Delta
CR9
4:00 PM
EDT T4
6:00 PM
EDT
2h
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BA4667
BA British
E75
5:59 PM
EDT T8
8:21 PM
EDT
2h 22m
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IB4885
IB Iberia
E75
5:59 PM
EDT T8
8:21 PM
EDT
2h 22m
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AA4462
AA American
E75
6:35 PM
EDT T8
8:44 PM
EDT
2h 9m
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DL5023
DL Delta
CR9
6:55 PM
EDT T4
9:16 PM
EDT
2h 21m
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AA4338
AA American
E75
9:30 PM
EDT T8
11:52 PM
EDT
2h 22m
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DL5044
DL Delta
CR9
6:48 AM
EDT T3
8:59 AM
EDT
2h 11m
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AA4657
AA American
E75
9:25 AM
EDT T3
11:30 AM
EDT
2h 5m
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IB4277
IB Iberia
E75
9:25 AM
EDT
11:30 AM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AF2743
AF Air France
CR9
11:26 AM
EDT T3
1:29 PM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
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AM3562
AM Aeromexi
CR9
11:26 AM
EDT T3
1:29 PM
EDT
2h 3m
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DL5096
DL Delta
CR9
12:05 PM
EDT
2:19 PM
EDT
2h 14m
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IB4598
IB Iberia
E75
2:03 PM
EDT
4:18 PM
EDT
2h 15m
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AA4426
AA American
E75
2:03 PM
EDT
4:18 PM
EDT
2h 15m
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BA1849
BA British
E75
2:21 PM
EDT T3
4:29 PM
EDT
2h 8m
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IB4180
IB Iberia
E75
2:22 PM
EDT
4:30 PM
EDT
2h 8m
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BA5036
BA British
E75
2:22 PM
EDT
4:30 PM
EDT
2h 8m
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AA4335
AA American
E75
4:18 PM
EDT
6:07 PM
EDT
1h 49m
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AF2938
AF Air France
CR9
5:00 PM
EDT
7:14 PM
EDT
2h 14m
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DL5507
DL Delta
CR9
5:00 PM
EDT T3
7:09 PM
EDT
2h 9m
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New York to Cincinnati / Covington
4 carriers, 63 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 63 Flights/wk 588 mi 1h 30m nonstop 73 1-stop hubs

JFK–CVG is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 588 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 73 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JFK–CVG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 21 E75 2h09-2h22 89% Oneworld
DL Delta Air Lines 21 CR9 2h-2h21 89% SkyTeam
BA British Airways 7 E75 2h22 89% Oneworld
IB Iberia 7 E75 2h22 89% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, BA, IB
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + BA + IB (35 flights/wk, 63%)
SkyTeam: DL (21 flights/wk, 38%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, JFK to CVG direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
63
Outbound / wk
102
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to CVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
73
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,349
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
JFK → CVG
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
88%
Return
CVG → JFK
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays → CVG delays →

Other ways to reach Cincinnati / Covington from New York

Nearby airports with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Metric JFK→CVG LGA→CVG EWR→CVG
Distance from JFK 11 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 2 8
Weekly flights 63 46 93
Flight time 1h 30m 2h 13m 1h 30m
Departure OTP 89%
Airports within 200 miles of JFK 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 New York.
JFK: EDT · CVG: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington.
Distance & Flight Time
588 mi / 946 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m to 2h 22m.
Getting to JFK

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

Key statistics for the New York to Cincinnati / Covington route.
Route details
Distance588 mi / 946 km
Flight time1h 30m to 2h 22m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights63 out / 102 return
1-stop connections73 hubs
Origin: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: CVG
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to CVG flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport take approximately 1h 30m to 2h 22m. The route covers 588 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, British Airways, Delta Air Lines and Iberia.
There are approximately 63 nonstop flights per week from JFK to CVG. The return direction has about 102 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HPN, PHL, PIT, BDL, RDU, CMH, MEM, IND, MKE, APF, YUL, COS, PLS, NLU, STI, LGA, MCI, PTY, YYC, PDX, SMF, MEX, RIC, YVR, JAX, SFO, VPS, ANC, EMA, CLT, MIA, BOS, ATL, BRU, CHS, LEJ, IAH, FRA, IAD, DTW, ORD, MSP, MXP, LAX, MCO, DCA, PVD, BNA, FLL, RSW, TPA, SRQ, MSY, SAV, AUS, CDG, LAS, PBI, DEN, YYZ, PHX, SLC, LHR, EWR, SJU, DFW, SEA, NRT, CUN, PUJ, HKG, NGO and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CVG to JFK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGA, EWR and HPN. 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 JFK to CVG

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, British Airways, Delta Air Lines and Iberia. With 63 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 30 minutes to 2 hours 22 minutes. The route covers a distance of 588 miles (946 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 102 return, totaling 165 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

73 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via HPN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Newark (EWR) and White Plains (HPN).