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

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Milwaukee to Cincinnati / Covington
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 318 mi 1h nonstop +1h ahead 52 1-stop hubs

MKE–CVG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. KII leads the route. The flight covers 318 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 52 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 2 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KII (2 flights/wk, 100%)
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
52
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
DAY ~3h 7m MSN ~3h 9m IND ~3h 15m CMH ~3h 29m OMA ~4h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,540
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
30%
Return
CVG → MKE
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. 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 10 2
Weekly flights 2 288 1
Flight time 1h 0h 44m 0h 54m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Cincinnati / Covington flights · Madison (MSN) to Cincinnati / Covington flights · Chicago (MDW) 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.
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
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connections52 hubs
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/Indiana/Vevay
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 approximately 1h. The route covers 318 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: KII.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from MKE to CVG.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAY, MSN, IND, CMH, OMA, DSM, RDU, RIC, HPN, IAD, STL, SAV, MYR, FTW, MSY, PIE, APF, PBI, LRD, PLS, AZA, CUN, BWI, MSP, JFK, PHL, DTW, ATL, MDW, BNA, ORD, MIA, CLT, SLC, DCA, FLL, MCI, IAH, TPA, DEN, RSW, MCO, PHX, LAS, SRQ, LGA, DFW, EWR, BOS, SEA, AUS and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cincinnati / Covington is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MSN and MDW. 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 MKE to CVG

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) are connected by nonstop service from KII. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MKE to CVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKE to CVG ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 318 miles (511 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

52 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DAY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Madison (MSN) and Chicago (MDW).