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 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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 21 | E75 | 2h09-2h22 | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 21 | CR9 | 2h-2h21 | SkyTeam | – | |
| BA British Airways | 7 | E75 | 2h22 | Oneworld | – | |
| IB Iberia | 7 | E75 | 2h22 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Cincinnati / Covington from New York
| 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% | – | – |
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, 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).