Kansas City to Cincinnati / Covington (MCI–CVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Kansas City to Cincinnati / Covington
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 538 mi 3h 47m nonstop 55 1-stop hubs

MCI–CVG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 538 miles in approximately 3h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 55 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCI–CVG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 2 738 3h47 78% – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (2 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, MCI to CVG direction.
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Wed
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Thu
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Fri
1
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Sat
1
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Sun
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCI to CVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
OKC ~3h 28m IND ~3h 55m MKE ~4h 0m LRD ~4h 44m STL ~4h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,860
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
MCI → CVG
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
84%
Return
CVG → MCI
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCI delays → CVG delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cincinnati / Covington from Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Metric MCI→CVG OMA→CVG DSM→CVG
Distance from MCI – 152 mi 164 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 2 – 1
Flight time 3h 47m 1h 10m 1h 29m
Departure OTP 78% – –
Omaha (OMA) to Cincinnati / Covington flights · Des Moines (DSM) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
Airports within 200 miles of MCI with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Cincinnati / Covington is 0 hours the same as Kansas City.
MCI: EDT · CVG: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington.
Distance & Flight Time
538 mi / 866 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 47m.
Facts

MCI–CVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to Cincinnati / Covington route.
Route details
Distance538 mi / 866 km
Flight time3h 47m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connections55 hubs
Origin: MCI
Full nameKansas City International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 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 MCI to CVG flights.
Nonstop flights from Kansas City International Airport to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport take approximately 3h 47m. The route covers 538 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from MCI to CVG.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OKC, IND, MKE, LRD, STL, RDU, CMH, SAT, HRL, MHT, AZA, BOI, PLS, PDX, SMF, YYC, SFO, YVR, JFK, VPS, MSP, LAX, DFW, DTW, ATL, SRQ, PIE, PHL, ORD, SLC, BWI, MIA, MCO, RSW, BNA, IAH, TPA, CLT, EWR, MDW, DEN, BOS, LAS, IAD, PHX, FLL, AUS, DCA, LGA, MSY, SEA, GUF, PGD, CUN and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CVG to MCI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA and DSM. 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 MCI to CVG

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MCI to CVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCI to CVG ranges from 3 hours 47 minutes. The route covers a distance of 538 miles (866 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

55 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via OKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA) and Des Moines (DSM).