Raleigh/Durham to Cincinnati / Covington (RDU–CVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
RDU–CVG is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Allegiant Air lead the route. The flight covers 390 miles in approximately 1h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 6 | CR9 | 1h44 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| G4 Allegiant Air | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Cincinnati / Covington from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→CVG | GSO→CVG | USA→CVG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 66 mi | 113 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 6 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h 44m | 0h 51m | 0h 56m |
| Departure OTP | 94% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RDU: EDT · CVG: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington.
No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.
RDU–CVG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RDU to CVG
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Allegiant Air. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
RDU to CVG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to CVG is about 1 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 390 miles (627 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Charlotte Douglas and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO), Concord (USA) and Wilmington (ILM).