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

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584 mi airlines 46/wk
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AF2459
AF Air France
CR9
8:50 AM
EDT TC
11:07 AM
EDT
2h 17m
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DL4987
DL Delta
CR9
10:35 AM
EDT TC
12:50 PM
EDT
2h 15m
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DL5504
DL Delta
CR9
1:50 PM
EDT TC
4:03 PM
EDT
2h 13m
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DL4970
DL Delta
CR9
1:55 PM
EDT TC
4:12 PM
EDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
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DL5017
DL Delta
CR9
3:39 PM
EDT TC
5:57 PM
EDT
2h 18m
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DL4999
DL Delta
CR9
5:30 PM
EDT TC
7:49 PM
EDT
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
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DL4972
DL Delta
CR9
7:45 PM
EDT TC
10:03 PM
EDT
2h 18m
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DL4965
DL Delta
CR9
8:11 PM
EDT TC
10:35 PM
EDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
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DL5034
DL Delta
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT
8:00 AM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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DL5193
DL Delta
CR9
6:02 AM
EDT T3
8:00 AM
EDT
1h 58m
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DL5226
DL Delta
CR9
10:30 AM
EDT
12:27 PM
EDT
1h 57m
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DL5046
DL Delta
CR9
11:15 AM
EDT
1:12 PM
EDT
1h 57m
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DL4826
DL Delta
CR9
12:00 PM
EDT
1:59 PM
EDT
1h 59m
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DL5149
DL Delta
CR9
12:25 PM
EDT T3
3:00 PM
EDT
2h 35m
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DL4887
DL Delta
CR9
1:50 PM
EDT T3
3:46 PM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
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DL4987
DL Delta
CR9
1:50 PM
EDT T3
3:46 PM
EDT
1h 56m
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AF2491
AF Air France
CR9
5:55 PM
EDT
7:53 PM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
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DL5017
DL Delta
CR9
6:37 PM
EDT
8:44 PM
EDT
2h 7m
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AF2210
AF Air France
CR9
6:37 PM
EDT
8:44 PM
EDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
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DL5475
DL Delta
CR9
6:54 PM
EDT T3
8:41 PM
EDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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New York to Cincinnati / Covington
2 carriers, 46 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 46 Flights/wk 584 mi 2h 13m nonstop 56 1-stop hubs

LGA–CVG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 584 miles in approximately 2h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 56 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LGA–CVG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 44 CR9 2h13-2h24 70% SkyTeam
AF Air France 2 CR9 2h17 70% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (46 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LGA to CVG direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
46
Outbound / wk
61
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to CVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
56
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,226
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
LGA → CVG
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
94%
Return
CVG → LGA
39%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
39%
Arriving
64%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGA delays → CVG delays →

Other ways to reach Cincinnati / Covington from New York

Nearby airports with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Metric LGA→CVG JFK→CVG EWR→CVG
Distance from LGA 11 mi 17 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 6 8
Weekly flights 46 56 93
Flight time 2h 13m 1h 30m 1h 30m
Departure OTP 70%
Airports within 200 miles of LGA 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.
LGA: EDT · CVG: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington.
Distance & Flight Time
584 mi / 940 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 13m to 2h 24m.
Getting to LGA
Until then, the M60 Select Bus Service runs from 106th Street/Broadway in Manhattan to LGA for $2.90 (MetroCard); the trip takes 45–70 minutes. Transfers from the subway at Astoria-Ditmars Blvd (N/W trains) also work via the Q70 Select Bus.Taxis from Midtown cost $30–45 plus tolls and tip. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) run $35–55. Traffic on the Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck can double travel times during rush hours; allow 90 minutes from Midtown during peaks.

LGA–CVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Cincinnati / Covington route.
Route details
Distance584 mi / 940 km
Flight time2h 13m to 2h 24m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights46 out / 61 return
1-stop connections56 hubs
Origin: LGA
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: CVG
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGA to CVG flights.
Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport take approximately 2h 13m to 2h 24m. The route covers 584 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 46 nonstop flights per week from LGA to CVG. The return direction has about 61 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HPN, DAY, BDL, PIT, PVD, EWR, RDU, GSO, CMH, IND, MSN, MKE, CHO, JFK, LAL, OMA, DSM, APF, STL, XNA, AUS, SJU, RIC, JAX, YYZ, SFO, VPS, IAD, MEM, ATL, DCA, DTW, BOS, SRQ, CLT, MCI, YUL, MIA, MSP, ORD, MDW, MCO, BNA, SAV, CHS, TPA, DFW, DEN, IAH, FLL, PBI, MSY, SLC, MYR, RSW and EYW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CVG to LGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JFK, 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 LGA to CVG

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) are connected by nonstop service from Air France and Delta Air Lines. With 46 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LGA to CVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to CVG ranges from 2 hours 13 minutes to 2 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 584 miles (940 km). There are approximately 46 weekly flights outbound and 61 return, totaling 107 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

56 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 (JFK), Newark (EWR) and White Plains (HPN).