Minneapolis to Cincinnati / Covington (MSP–CVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MSP–CVG is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 596 miles in approximately 1h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | 33 | 221, 321, 739 | 1h38-1h51 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 6 | 738 | 1h26-1h47 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| CSB CSB | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| KII KII | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
MSP: CDT · CVG: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington.
Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.
MSP–CVG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSP to CVG
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and American Airlines. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSP to CVG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSP to CVG is about 1 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 596 miles (959 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 117 return, totaling 180 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.