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

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WN3787
WN Southwest
73H
7:40 AM
CDT
9:45 AM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4601
WN Southwest
B38M
12:45 PM
CDT
2:55 PM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3120
WN Southwest
7S7
12:50 PM
CDT
3:00 PM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2748
WN Southwest
7S7
1:00 PM
CDT
3:10 PM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3256
WN Southwest
7S7
6:10 PM
CDT
8:20 PM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3917
WN Southwest
737
6:43 PM
CDT
8:42 PM
EDT
0h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1457
WN Southwest
7S7
8:35 AM
EDT
8:45 AM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN492
WN Southwest
7S7
8:45 AM
EDT
9:00 AM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1459
WN Southwest
7M8
7:35 PM
EDT
7:50 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3267
WN Southwest
7M8
8:15 PM
EDT
8:30 PM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Chicago to Cincinnati / Covington
1 carrier, 28 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 249 mi 0h 59m nonstop +1h ahead 67 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 0h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 67 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 28 737, 73H, 7S7, B38M 0h59-1h10 0%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (28 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, MDW to CVG direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to CVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
67
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,675
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
MDW → CVG
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
30%
Return
CVG → MDW
11%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
11%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → CVG delays →

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 10 2
Weekly flights 28 288 2
Flight time 0h 59m 0h 44m 1h
Departure OTP 0%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.

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 0h 59m to 1h 10m.

MDW–CVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Cincinnati / Covington route.
Route details
Distance249 mi / 401 km
Flight time0h 59m to 1h 10m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights28 out / 28 return
1-stop connections67 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: CVG
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m

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 0h 59m to 1h 10m. The route covers 249 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from MDW to CVG. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MKE, IND, PIT, CMH, GSO, OMA, DSM, RDU, YYZ, HPN, CHO, STL, MYR, BDL, MHT, ACT, APF, PBI, RIC, YVR, PIE, PLS, YYC, GDL, PDX, MEM, SMF, SFO, SJU, PGD, DFW, PVD, DTW, BWI, MCI, IAH, BNA, IAD, MIA, TPA, PHL, ATL, JAX, MSP, CHS, LAX, SLC, LAS, LGA, CLT, DEN, AUS, DCA, BOS, SRQ, MSY, MCO, ONT, RSW, FLL, SEA, PHX, EWR, SAV, VPS, CUN and PUJ. 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 and MKE. 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 MDW to CVG

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MDW to CVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to CVG ranges from 0 hours 59 minutes to 1 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 249 miles (401 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

67 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MKE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Milwaukee (MKE).