Phoenix to Cincinnati / Covington (PHX–CVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
SY3017
SY Sun Country
738
7:05 AM
MST
1:10 PM
EDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F94112
F9 Frontier
32N
9:16 AM
MST T3
3:59 PM
EDT
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3016
AA American
738
9:30 AM
MST T4
4:16 PM
EDT
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1954
AA American
7M8
9:51 AM
MST T4
4:38 PM
EDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1620
AA American
320
3:49 PM
MST T4
10:24 PM
EDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2856
AA American
738
10:04 PM
MST T4
4:37 AM+1
EDT
3h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F94239
F9 Frontier
32N
6:45 AM
EDT
8:06 AM
MST
4h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA804+1
AA American
320
7:00 AM
EDT
8:12 AM
MST
4h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4026cs
AS Alaska
320
7:00 AM
EDT
8:12 AM
MST
4h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS6217+1
AS Alaska
738
7:00 AM
EDT T3
9:24 AM
MST
5h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3248
AA American
738
7:00 AM
EDT
8:03 AM
MST
4h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3016
AA American
738
5:27 PM
EDT T3
6:38 PM
MST
4h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1725
AA American
7M8
6:32 PM
EDT
7:31 PM
MST
3h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Phoenix to Cincinnati / Covington
4 carriers, 27 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 27 Flights/wk 1,566 mi 2h 53m nonstop +3h ahead 99 1-stop hubs

PHX–CVG is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Frontier and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,566 miles in approximately 2h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 99 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHX–CVG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AS 21 320, 738, 7M8 3h33-3h47 84% Oneworld AS
F9 Frontier 2 32N 3h43 84%
SY Sun Country Airlines 2 738 3h05 84%
WN Southwest Airlines 0 84%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AA
32N Airbus A320neo – F9
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, SY
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (21 flights/wk, 84%)
Unaffiliated: F9 + SY + WN (4 flights/wk, 16%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PHX to CVG direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
27
Outbound / wk
40
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHX to CVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
99
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,087
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 Phoenix

Nearby airports with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Metric PHX→CVG AZA→CVG TUS→CVG
Distance from PHX 22 mi 110 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1 1
Weekly flights 27 4 1
Flight time 2h 53m 3h 27m 3h 24m
Departure OTP 84%
Airports within 200 miles of PHX 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 Phoenix.
PHX: MST · CVG: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 9:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington.
Distance & Flight Time
1,566 mi / 2,519 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 53m to 3h 47m.
Getting to PHX

Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.

PHX–CVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Phoenix to Cincinnati / Covington route.
Route details
Distance1,566 mi / 2,519 km
Flight time2h 53m to 3h 47m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights27 out / 40 return
1-stop connections99 hubs
Origin: PHX
IATA / ICAOPHX / KPHX
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr51.2M
Elevation1,135 ft / 346 m
Destination: CVG
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHX to CVG flights.
Nonstop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport take approximately 2h 53m to 3h 47m. The route covers 1,566 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Frontier, Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 27 nonstop flights per week from PHX to CVG. The return direction has about 40 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FTW, ABQ, OKC, ILN, AMA, SAT, EVV, OMA, ELP, COS, YIP, CID, MEM, XNA, FOE, DAL, MKE, TUS, DSM, APA, VNY, MSN, IND, GRR, EGE, CMH, PIT, HRL, ONT, CLE, HHH, STL, LRD, LGB, LAL, APF, TEB, RIC, SMF, NLU, CAE, TTN, PIE, BOI, GDL, SCK, HPN, SRQ, BDL, PBI, RDU, YMX, RSW, YEG, YYC, MEX, YVR, YUL, SJU, MTY, LAX, HNL, CLT, MSP, ORD, MDW, LAS, DCA, ATL, BNA, MIA, MSY, DTW, IAH, ANC, MCO, AUS, SLC, DFW, CDG, BWI, PHL, DEN, IAD, SNA, TPA, EWR, MCI, BOS, YYZ, JFK, PDX, LHR, SEA, SFO, NGO, JAX, FLL and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cincinnati / Covington is 3 hours ahead of Phoenix.
Yes, return flights from CVG to PHX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AZA and TUS. 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 PHX to CVG

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Frontier, Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PHX to CVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHX to CVG ranges from 2 hours 53 minutes to 3 hours 47 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,566 miles (2,519 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 67 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

99 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via FTW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mesa (AZA) and Tucson (TUS).