Milwaukee to Cincinnati / Covington (MKE–CVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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11:10 PM
EDT
11:40 PM
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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: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 2h 55m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
DTW Detroit 3h 16m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
ORD Chicago 3h 25m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
BNA Nashville 3h 25m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 15m WN → UAWN Baltimore (BWI) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 16m AFAMDL → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 20m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 32m AAEJA → 8CAA Charlotte (CLT) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
LGA New York 5h 26m DLWS → AFDLWS New York (LGA) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
JFK New York 5h 27m AADLKE → AADLGB New York (JFK) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Milwaukee to Cincinnati / Covington
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 318 mi 1h nonstop +1h ahead

MKE–CVG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. The flight covers 318 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore MKE Routes CVG Routes MKE Live Flights CVG Live Flights MKE Delays CVG Delays
All flights from Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) Cincinnati / Covington to Milwaukee flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MKE–CVG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KII KII 0 – – 90% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KII (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to CVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
MDW ~2h 55m DTW ~3h 16m ORD ~3h 25m BNA ~3h 25m DAY ~3h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,307
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
MKE → CVG
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
92%
Return
CVG → MKE
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MKE delays → CVG delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cincinnati / Covington from Milwaukee

Nearby airports with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Metric MKE→CVG ORD→CVG MSN→CVG
Distance from MKE – 67 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 19 2
Weekly flights – 472 –
Flight time 1h 0h 44m 0h 54m
Departure OTP 90% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Cincinnati / Covington flights · Madison (MSN) to Cincinnati / Covington flights · Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
Airports within 200 miles of MKE 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 Milwaukee.
MKE: CDT · CVG: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 7:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington.
Distance & Flight Time
318 mi / 511 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m gate to gate.
Facts

MKE–CVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to Cincinnati / Covington route.
Route details
Distance318 mi / 511 km
Flight time1h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MKE
Full nameGeneral Mitchell International Airport
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 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 MKE to CVG flights.
Nonstop flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport take about 1h gate to gate. The route covers 318 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MKE to CVG.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare.
Cincinnati / Covington is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee.
Yes, return flights from CVG to MKE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MSN and RFD. 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 MKE to CVG

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) are connected by nonstop service.

MKE to CVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKE to CVG is about 1 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 318 miles (511 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Madison (MSN) and Chicago/Rockford (RFD).