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

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1,566 mi airlines 55/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
SY3017
SY Sun Country
738
7:05 AM
MST
1:12 PM
EDT
3h 7m
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
AA2825
AA American
320
9:52 AM
MST T4
4:32 PM
EDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3016
AA American
320
10:00 AM
MST T4
4:43 PM
EDT
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3088
WN Southwest
738
10:45 AM
MST T4
5:05 PM
EDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4267
AS Alaska
738
11:00 AM
MST T4
4:45 PM
EDT
3h 45m
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
AS4752
AS Alaska
738
4:59 PM
MST T4
10:37 PM
EDT
3h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3182
AA American
738
5:07 PM
MST T4
11:47 PM
EDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F94240
F9 Frontier
A20N
6:09 PM
MST T3
12:37 AM+1
EDT
3h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA804
AA American
320
7:00 AM
EDT
8:12 AM
MST
4h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS6217
AS Alaska
738
7:00 AM
EDT T3
9:24 AM
MST
4h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4026
AS Alaska
320
7:00 AM
EDT
8:12 AM
MST
4h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1515
AA American
738
7:28 AM
EDT T3
8:52 AM
MST
4h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3230
WN Southwest
B38M
12:25 PM
EDT
1:40 PM
MST
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F94239
F9 Frontier
A20N
2:49 PM
EDT
4:21 PM
MST
4h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3016
AA American
738
5:27 PM
EDT
6:38 PM
MST
4h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA669
AA American
320
5:45 PM
EDT T3
6:57 PM
MST
4h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Phoenix to Cincinnati / Covington
5 carriers, 55 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 55 Flights/wk 1,566 mi 3h 7m nonstop +3h ahead 72 1-stop hubs

PHX–CVG is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,566 miles in approximately 3h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 72 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 27 320, 738 3h35-3h43 45% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 14 738 3h38-3h45 45% Oneworld
F9 Frontier 9 32N, A20N 3h28-3h43 45%
SY Sun Country Airlines 2 738 3h07 45%
WN Southwest Airlines 1 738 3h20 45%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AA
32N Airbus A320neo – F9
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, AS, SY, WN
A20NF9
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (41 flights/wk, 77%)
Unaffiliated: F9 + SY + WN (12 flights/wk, 23%)
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
7
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
55
Outbound / wk
52
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHX to CVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
72
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,223
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
PHX → CVG
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
Arriving
75%
Return
CVG → PHX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHX delays → CVG delays →

Other ways to reach Cincinnati / Covington from Phoenix

Nearby airports with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Metric PHX→CVG AZA→CVG
Distance from PHX 22 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 1
Weekly flights 55 2
Flight time 3h 7m 3h 21m
Departure OTP 45%
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 3h 7m to 3h 45m.
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 time3h 7m to 3h 45m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights55 out / 52 return
1-stop connections72 hubs
Origin: PHX
IATA / ICAOPHX / KPHX
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr51.2M
Elevation1,135 ft / 346 m
Destination: CVG
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
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 3h 7m to 3h 45m. The route covers 1,566 miles.
There are approximately 55 nonstop flights per week from PHX to CVG. The return direction has about 52 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FTW, OMA, MEM, AMA, COS, XNA, MKE, MSN, DSM, IND, CMH, PIT, STL, RDU, TTN, HPN, RIC, SCK, APF, GDL, SMF, PDX, LRD, PBI, SFO, BDL, YUL, YEG, YYC, YVR, MEX, ELP, SJU, ANC, LAX, BOI, MCI, LAS, ATL, CLT, DTW, IAH, MDW, TPA, DEN, MIA, BWI, MCO, ORD, BNA, MSY, ONT, SLC, MSP, PHL, DFW, CDG, EWR, IAD, LHR, FLL, AUS, BOS, JFK, SEA, DCA, CUN, RSW, MTY, NGO, YYZ and JAX. 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. 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, Alaska Airlines, Frontier, Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 55 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PHX to CVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHX to CVG ranges from 3 hours 7 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,566 miles (2,519 km). There are approximately 55 weekly flights outbound and 52 return, totaling 107 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

72 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via FTW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mesa (AZA).