Chicago to Cincinnati / Covington (MDW–CVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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737
12:50 PM
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7S7
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Chicago to Cincinnati / Covington
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 249 mi 1h 5m nonstop +1h ahead 99 1-stop hubs

MDW–CVG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 249 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 99 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–CVG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 737, 738 1h05-1h10 79% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 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, MDW to CVG direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to CVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
99
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,706
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cincinnati / Covington from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Metric MDW→CVG ORD→CVG MKE→CVG
Distance from MDW – 15 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 18 2
Weekly flights 14 512 –
Flight time 1h 5m 0h 40m 1h
Departure OTP 79% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Cincinnati / Covington flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Cincinnati / Covington flights · West Lafayette (LAF) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Cincinnati / Covington is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
MDW: CDT · CVG: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington.
Distance & Flight Time
249 mi / 401 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m to 1h 10m.
Facts

MDW–CVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Cincinnati / Covington route.
Route details
Distance249 mi / 401 km
Flight time1h 5m to 1h 10m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections99 hubs
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: CVG
Full nameCincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to CVG flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport take approximately 1h 5m to 1h 10m. The route covers 249 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from MDW to CVG. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MSN, YIP, CID, LEX, MKE, GRR, CMH, IND, CLE, PIT, GSO, MEM, OMA, ORD, FTW, YYZ, DSM, TEB, OKC, HHH, RIC, HPN, STL, CHO, TLH, OCF, BDL, CAE, BQK, RDU, MHT, ACT, LAL, SFB, APF, SAT, PIE, DAL, PVD, COS, JFK, ABQ, APA, EGE, PBI, EYW, IAH, YVR, BOI, ELP, PLS, YEG, TUS, YYC, VNY, GDL, ONT, SMF, SNA, LGB, PUJ, SJU, MCI, PDX, MYR, PGD, DTW, SRQ, BWI, ATL, MSP, BNA, LGA, DCA, PHL, SAV, LAX, BOS, MIA, CLT, MCO, CHS, LAS, EWR, CUN, TPA, SLC, DEN, AUS, FLL, PHX, MSY, VPS, IAD, RSW, DFW, SFO, JAX and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cincinnati / Covington is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from CVG to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MKE and LAF. 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 MDW to CVG

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MDW to CVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to CVG ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes to 1 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 249 miles (401 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

99 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via MSN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Milwaukee (MKE) and West Lafayette (LAF).