Philadelphia to Cincinnati / Covington (PHL–CVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PHL–CVG is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Aer Lingus lead the route. The flight covers 506 miles in approximately 1h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 74 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 54 | CR9, E145, E75 | 1h58-2h18 | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 21 | CR9, E75 | 2h06-2h10 | Oneworld | – | |
| EI Aer Lingus | 7 | CR9 | 2h06 | – | – | |
| KII KII | 2 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Cincinnati / Covington from Philadelphia
| Metric | PHL→CVG | TTN→CVG | ABE→CVG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 36 mi | 55 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 82 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 58m | 1h 39m | 1h 24m |
| Departure OTP | 65% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHL: EDT · CVG: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington.
SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.
Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.
PHL–CVG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHL to CVG
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Aer Lingus and KII. With 82 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHL to CVG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHL to CVG ranges from 1 hours 58 minutes to 2 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 506 miles (814 km). There are approximately 82 weekly flights outbound and 82 return, totaling 164 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
74 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via HPN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ewing Township (TTN), Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE) and Newark (EWR).