Mexico City to Cincinnati / Covington (MEX–CVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MEX Airport Page →
1,605 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 29 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
IAH Houston 5h 38m AMF9NH 8CASEK Houston (IAH) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 47m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
AUS Austin 5h 55m AM 2IDLG4 Austin (AUS) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 4m AAAMAY AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
CUN Cancún 6h 36m AFAMAR F9VBY4 Cancún (CUN) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
ORD Chicago 6h 46m AAAMF9 AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
MIA Miami 6h 55m AAAMAR 2IAAEJA Miami (MIA) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 14m AMDL AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 22m AA 8CAA Charlotte (CLT) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
YYZ Toronto 7h 31m ACAMF8 ACLXJUA Toronto (YYZ) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Mexico City to Cincinnati / Covington
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 1,605 mi 5h 2m nonstop +2h ahead

MEX–CVG had nonstop service from United Airlines and Viva, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,605 miles in 5h 2m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MEX–CVG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 Star Alliance
VB Viva 0
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: VB (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MEX to CVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,879
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
MEX → CVG
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
Return
CVG → MEX
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CVG delays →

Other ways to reach Cincinnati / Covington from Mexico City

Nearby airports with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Metric MEX→CVG NLU→CVG QRO→CVG
Distance from MEX 22 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 5 5
Flight time 5h 2m 2h 50m 2h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of MEX with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Cincinnati / Covington is 2 hours ahead of Mexico City.
MEX: CST · CVG: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 8:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington.
Distance & Flight Time
1,605 mi / 2,582 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 2m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa is obtained through a US embassy or consulate and requires an in-person interview. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with stays of up to 6 months per entry.

For land crossings within the border zone, a Border Crossing Card (BCC) is an alternative. The BCC costs USD 185 and is valid for 10 years. It allows entry up to 25 miles from the border in Texas and California, or 55 miles in New Mexico and Arizona. Travel by air or beyond the border zone requires a full B1/B2 visa with a valid passport.

Getting to MEX

Mexico City Metro Line B runs from Buenavista station to Pantitlán, then transfer to Line 5 to Terminal Aérea (Terminal 1); total about 45–60 minutes (MXN$7). Metrobús Line 4 connects Buenavista to the airport more directly (MXN$12, 30–40 min). Both are safe and reliable for travelers with minimal luggage.Authorized airport taxis (Taxi Ejecutivo or TICO) must be purchased inside the terminal; do not take street taxis. Rates to the Zona Rosa/Centro are MXN$200–300. Uber is permitted from city to airport. The airport is just 5km from the Zócalo but traffic can make the journey 30–60 minutes.

MEX–CVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to Cincinnati / Covington route.
Route details
Distance1,605 mi / 2,582 km
Flight time5h 2m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MEX
IATA / ICAOMEX / MMMX
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr45.4M
Elevation7,316 ft / 2,230 m
Destination: CVG
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEX to CVG flights.
Nonstop flights from Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport take about 5h 2m gate to gate. The route covers 1,605 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from MEX to CVG: United Airlines and Viva. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 2m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Austin Bergstrom.
Cincinnati / Covington is 2 hours ahead of Mexico City.
Nearby alternatives include NLU and QRO. 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 MEX to CVG

Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) had nonstop service from United Airlines and Viva, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MEX to CVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEX to CVG is about 5 hours 2 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,605 miles (2,582 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Austin Bergstrom. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mexico City (NLU) and Querétaro (QRO).