New Orleans to Cincinnati / Covington (MSY–CVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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KII435
KII KII
12:33 AM
EDT
3:07 AM
EDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4396
G4 Allegiant
320
10:39 AM
EDT
1:41 PM
EDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY3075
SY Sun Country
738
1:36 AM
EDT
2:19 AM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4387
G4 Allegiant
320
6:15 AM
EDT
7:24 AM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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New Orleans to Cincinnati / Covington
5 carriers, 3 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 702 mi 2h 2m nonstop 55 1-stop hubs

MSY–CVG is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Allegiant Air, Sun Country Airlines and KII lead the route. The flight covers 702 miles in approximately 2h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 55 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSY–CVG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 2 320 2h02 100%
SY Sun Country Airlines 2 100%
KII KII 1 2h34 100%
F9 Frontier 0 100%
MX Breeze Airways 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + G4 + KII + MX + SY (5 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, MSY to CVG direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to CVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,980
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
MSY → CVG
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
30%
Return
CVG → MSY
11%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
11%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays → CVG delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Cincinnati / Covington is 0 hours the same as New Orleans.
MSY: EDT · CVG: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington.
Distance & Flight Time
702 mi / 1,129 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 2m to 2h 34m.

MSY–CVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Cincinnati / Covington route.
Route details
Distance702 mi / 1,129 km
Flight time2h 2m to 2h 34m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights3 out / 4 return
1-stop connections55 hubs
Origin: MSY
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: CVG
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSY to CVG flights.
Nonstop flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport take approximately 2h 2m to 2h 34m. The route covers 702 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier, Allegiant Air, KII, Breeze Airways and Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from MSY to CVG. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, OCF, RDU, XNA, OMA, SAV, PIT, AMA, JAX, RIC, STL, MSN, SRQ, TTN, PIE, DSM, PBI, CHO, YYZ, IAD, PDX, SFO, LAX, ATL, DFW, CLT, MDW, BWI, FLL, MIA, IAH, MCI, BNA, ORD, CHS, DCA, DTW, MCO, DEN, TPA, PHL, PGD, LAS, EWR, AUS, PHX, LGA, MSP, BOS, JFK, LHR, SEA, SLC, CUN and MYR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CVG to MSY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 MSY to CVG

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier, Allegiant Air, KII, Breeze Airways and Sun Country Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSY to CVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSY to CVG ranges from 2 hours 2 minutes to 2 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 702 miles (1,129 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 7 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

55 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MEM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.