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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
G4412
G4 Allegiant
320
2:44 PM
PDT
10:07 PM
EDT
4h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS2602
AS Alaska
333
1:01 AM
EDT
2:21 AM
PDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4393
G4 Allegiant
320
12:06 PM
EDT
1:54 PM
PDT
4h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Portland to Cincinnati / Covington
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,970 mi 4h 23m nonstop +3h ahead 70 1-stop hubs

PDX–CVG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and Allegiant Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,970 miles in approximately 4h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 70 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 2 100% Oneworld
G4 Allegiant Air 2 320 4h23 100%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G4
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (2 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: G4 (2 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PDX to CVG direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
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
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDX to CVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
70
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,095
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.

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 2 7
Weekly flights 2 33
Flight time 4h 23m 3h 41m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of PDX with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Cincinnati / Covington is 3 hours ahead of Portland.
PDX: PDT · CVG: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 9:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington.
Distance & Flight Time
1,970 mi / 3,171 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 23m.

PDX–CVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to Cincinnati / Covington route.
Route details
Distance1,970 mi / 3,171 km
Flight time4h 23m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out / 3 return
1-stop connections70 hubs
Origin: PDX
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
Destination: CVG
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PDX to CVG flights.
Nonstop flights from Portland International Airport to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport take approximately 4h 23m. The route covers 1,970 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Allegiant Air.
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 OKC, MKE, CMH, ABQ, APA, GRR, OMA, BOI, DSM, SAT, SMF, VNY, DAL, MCI, SBD, FTW, YVR, ONT, YEG, GSO, STL, SAV, SCK, TUS, TEB, CID, LGA, HPN, RDU, LAL, TPA, GDL, JAX, PIE, SRQ, FLL, CUN, MDW, IAD, LAX, HNL, AUS, CLT, DTW, DCA, AZA, MSP, BOS, ORD, LAS, MSY, DFW, BWI, PHL, MIA, IAH, ATL, LHR, PHX, SLC, EWR, SNA, SEA, ANC, DEN, BNA, SFO, JFK, MCO and YUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cincinnati / Covington is 3 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.
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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 PDX to CVG

Portland International Airport (PDX) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Allegiant Air. 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 4 hours 23 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

70 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via OKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (SEA).