Philadelphia to Cincinnati / Covington (PHL–CVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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506 mi airlines 82/wk
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Flight Schedule 29 flights Verified 8h ago
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AA5558
AA American
CR9
9:33 AM
EDT TF
11:51 AM
EDT
2h 18m
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AS4550
AS Alaska
E75
10:30 AM
EDT
12:40 PM
EDT
2h 10m
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AA4640
AA American
E75
10:30 AM
EDT
12:40 PM
EDT
2h 10m
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AA5188
AA American
CR9
1:06 PM
EDT TF
3:04 PM
EDT
1h 58m
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AA5980
AA American
E145
1:27 PM
EDT TF
3:35 PM
EDT
2h 8m
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AA4350
AA American
E75
2:10 PM
EDT
4:16 PM
EDT
2h 6m
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AA5513
AA American
CR9
2:33 PM
EDT TF
4:35 PM
EDT
2h 2m
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AA4777
AA American
E75
4:32 PM
EDT
6:42 PM
EDT
2h 10m
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AA5542
AA American
CR9
6:44 PM
EDT TF
8:50 PM
EDT
2h 6m
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AS4483
AS Alaska
CR9
6:44 PM
EDT TF
8:50 PM
EDT
2h 6m
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EI7325
EI Aer Lingus
CR9
6:50 PM
EDT TF
8:56 PM
EDT
2h 6m
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AS6243
AS Alaska
CR9
6:50 PM
EDT TF
8:56 PM
EDT
2h 6m
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AA5089
AA American
CR9
6:50 PM
EDT TF
8:56 PM
EDT
2h 6m
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AA5086
AA American
CR9
9:48 PM
EDT TF
11:52 PM
EDT
2h 4m
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EI7354
EI Aer Lingus
CR9
5:25 AM
EDT
7:11 AM
EDT
1h 46m
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KII587
KII KII
738
7:52 AM
EDT
9:12 AM
EDT
1h 20m
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AA5578
AA American
CR9
7:57 AM
EDT T3
9:45 AM
EDT
1h 48m
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EI7305
EI Aer Lingus
CR9
7:57 AM
EDT T3
9:45 AM
EDT
1h 48m
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AA5151
AA American
CR9
10:35 AM
EDT T3
12:10 PM
EDT
1h 35m
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AA5117
AA American
CR9
10:38 AM
EDT
12:24 PM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
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EI7355
EI Aer Lingus
CR9
11:40 AM
EDT T3
1:25 PM
EDT
1h 45m
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AA5558
AA American
CR9
12:37 PM
EDT T3
2:26 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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EI7515
EI Aer Lingus
E75
1:57 PM
EDT
3:47 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA4643
AA American
E75
1:57 PM
EDT
3:47 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA5188
AA American
CR9
3:57 PM
EDT
5:45 PM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AA5980
AA American
ER4
4:04 PM
EDT T3
5:55 PM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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AA5513
AA American
CR9
4:36 PM
EDT T3
6:14 PM
EDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
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AA4350
AA American
E75
4:46 PM
EDT
6:31 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AA4777
AA American
E75
7:12 PM
EDT
9:02 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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Philadelphia to Cincinnati / Covington
4 carriers, 82 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 82 Flights/wk 506 mi 1h 58m nonstop 74 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop PHL–CVG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 54 CR9, E145, E75 1h58-2h18 65% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 21 CR9, E75 2h06-2h10 65% Oneworld
EI Aer Lingus 7 CR9 2h06 65%
KII KII 2 65%
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, AS, EI
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (75 flights/wk, 89%)
Unaffiliated: EI + KII (9 flights/wk, 11%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PHL to CVG direction.
Mon
12
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
13
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
14
Nonstop flights
82
Outbound / wk
82
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to CVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
74
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,102
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
PHL → CVG
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
80%
Return
CVG → PHL
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays → CVG delays →

Other ways to reach Cincinnati / Covington from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.
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%
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington.
Distance & Flight Time
506 mi / 814 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 58m to 2h 18m.
Getting to PHL

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

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Cincinnati / Covington route.
Route details
Distance506 mi / 814 km
Flight time1h 58m to 2h 18m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights82 out / 82 return
1-stop connections74 hubs
Origin: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: CVG
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to CVG flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport take approximately 1h 58m to 2h 18m. The route covers 506 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Aer Lingus and KII.
There are approximately 82 nonstop flights per week from PHL to CVG. The return direction has about 82 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HPN, PIT, RDU, TTN, DAY, GSO, CHO, CID, BDL, CMH, ABE, IND, MKE, MSN, MHT, OMA, APF, PIE, STL, XNA, SAT, YYZ, PLS, MCI, NLU, LGA, ONT, JFK, MEX, JAX, SFO, PVD, RIC, SRQ, BOS, IAD, ATL, CLT, DTW, EWR, TPA, MEM, ORD, CHS, MIA, FLL, FRA, MSP, MCO, PBI, DEN, BNA, SAV, MDW, DCA, LAX, CDG, YUL, MYR, IAH, LAS, RSW, DFW, AUS, LHR, SLC, SJU, SEA, MSY, PHX, EYW, CUN, PUJ and BWI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CVG to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TTN, ABE and EWR. 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 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).