Portland to Cincinnati / Covington (PDX–CVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AS Alaska
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1:36 AM
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2:56 AM
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3h 20m
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SY Sun Country
738
3:30 PM
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5:25 PM
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Portland to Cincinnati / Covington
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,970 mi 3h 35m nonstop +2h ahead 43 1-stop hubs

PDX–CVG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,970 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PDX–CVG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 2 – – 84% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (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 PDX to CVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
SMF ~6h 52m YVR ~7h 14m SBD ~7h 22m AZA ~7h 35m SAV ~7h 49m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,897
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
PDX → CVG
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
72%
Return
CVG → PDX
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PDX delays → CVG delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cincinnati / Covington from Portland

Nearby airports with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Metric PDX→CVG SEA→CVG
Distance from PDX – 129 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4
Weekly flights 2 21
Flight time 3h 35m 3h 32m
Departure OTP 84% –
Seattle (SEA) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
Airports within 200 miles of PDX with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Cincinnati / Covington is 2 hours ahead of Portland.
PDX: MDT · CVG: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 8:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington.
Distance & Flight Time
1,970 mi / 3,171 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 35m.
Facts

PDX–CVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to Cincinnati / Covington route.
Route details
Distance1,970 mi / 3,171 km
Flight time3h 35m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 3 return
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: PDX
Full namePortland International Airport
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 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 PDX to CVG flights.
Nonstop flights from Portland International Airport to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport take approximately 3h 35m. The route covers 1,970 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from PDX to CVG. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SMF, YVR, SBD, AZA, SAV, SFO, PHL, HPN, LGA, LAL, GDL, SRQ, ANC, MDW, MCI, MSP, IAD, LAX, BOI, SLC, ATL, ORD, BOS, CLT, DTW, LAS, DEN, DFW, JFK, MIA, MSY, EWR, SEA, ONT, PHX, IAH, BNA, AUS, LHR, DCA, FLL, CUN and MCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cincinnati / Covington is 2 hours ahead of Portland.
Yes, return flights from CVG to PDX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SEA. 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 PDX to CVG

Portland International Airport (PDX) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PDX to CVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDX to CVG ranges from 3 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,970 miles (3,171 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SMF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (SEA).