Los Angeles to Cincinnati / Covington (LAX–CVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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32Q
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32Q
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SQ Singapore
77L
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AF Air France
A21N
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DL Delta
32Q
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SQ Singapore
77L
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Los Angeles to Cincinnati / Covington
2 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 1,896 mi 3h 32m nonstop +3h ahead 79 1-stop hubs

LAX–CVG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 1,896 miles in approximately 3h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 79 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–CVG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 7 A21N 4h03 88% SkyTeam –
AF Air France 4 32Q 4h-4h03 88% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – AF
A21N – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (11 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to CVG direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
3
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to CVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
79
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
FTW ~4h 38m COS ~5h 32m MSN ~5h 44m MKE ~5h 49m OMA ~6h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,466
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
LAX → CVG
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
60%
Return
CVG → LAX
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays → CVG delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cincinnati / Covington from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Metric LAX→CVG ONT→CVG SBD→CVG
Distance from LAX – 47 mi 68 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 1
Weekly flights 17 2 2
Flight time 3h 32m 3h 46m 3h 48m
Departure OTP 88% – –
Ontario (ONT) to Cincinnati / Covington flights · San Bernardino (SBD) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Cincinnati / Covington is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · CVG: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington.
Distance & Flight Time
1,896 mi / 3,051 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 32m to 4h 3m.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

Facts

LAX–CVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Cincinnati / Covington route.
Route details
Distance1,896 mi / 3,051 km
Flight time3h 32m to 4h 3m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights17 out / 21 return
1-stop connections79 hubs
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: CVG
Full nameCincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to CVG flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport take approximately 3h 32m to 4h 3m. The route covers 1,896 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from LAX to CVG. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FTW, COS, MSN, MKE, OMA, XNA, DSM, IND, SAV, SMF, NLU, GSO, STL, CMH, PIT, RDU, SFO, PDX, HPN, APF, QRO, GDL, TTN, YEG, PIE, OSC, YYC, YVR, BOI, PTY, ANC, ELP, LAS, MDW, BWI, DFW, MCI, CLT, IAD, MEX, IAH, ORD, TPA, DEN, MSP, DTW, EMA, BRU, MIA, ATL, FLL, MSY, BNA, PHL, EWR, MTY, MCO, PHX, SLC, JFK, LEJ, FRA, AUS, BOS, LHR, LGA, MXP, NRT, SEA, PBI, DCA, RSW, YYZ, CUN, MEM, HKG, YUL, CDG and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cincinnati / Covington is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from CVG to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ONT and SBD. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 LAX to CVG

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) are connected by nonstop service from Air France and Delta Air Lines. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

LAX to CVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to CVG ranges from 3 hours 32 minutes to 4 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,896 miles (3,051 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 38 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

79 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via FTW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ontario (ONT) and San Bernardino (SBD).