Raleigh/Durham to Cincinnati / Covington (RDU–CVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Raleigh/Durham to Cincinnati / Covington
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 390 mi 2h 4m nonstop 93 1-stop hubs

RDU–CVG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 390 miles in approximately 2h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 93 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–CVG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 60% Oneworld –
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 60% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to CVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
93
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,605
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cincinnati / Covington from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Metric RDU→CVG GSO→CVG
Distance from RDU – 66 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 0 –
Flight time 2h 4m 1h 3m
Departure OTP 60% –
Greensboro (GSO) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington.
Distance & Flight Time
390 mi / 627 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 4m.
Getting to RDU

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.

Facts

RDU–CVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Cincinnati / Covington route.
Route details
Distance390 mi / 627 km
Flight time2h 4m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connections93 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: CVG
Full nameCincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to CVG flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport take approximately 2h 4m. The route covers 390 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LEX, MYR, RIC, DAY, CMH, HHH, PIT, CHS, CLE, TTN, SAV, MKE, TEB, CHO, ABE, BQK, IND, MEM, TLH, GRR, LAL, BDL, FTW, JAX, OKC, DSM, HPN, SFB, MHT, APF, FOE, MLB, PVD, RDG, PGD, STL, MSN, DAL, EYW, PLS, APA, YUL, PWM, SAT, BGR, CUN, PUJ, SJU, VNY, PTY, MDW, PDX, MEX, SNA, SMF, PBI, LAX, YVR, SEA, ATL, IAD, MCI, SLC, BOS, BNA, DTW, DCA, MIA, CLT, JFK, BWI, ORD, LGA, TPA, PHL, EWR, MSP, MCO, FLL, FRA, IAH, CDG, DFW, YYZ, AUS, DEN, SRQ, PHX, RSW, LHR, LAS, MSY and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CVG to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GSO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from RDU to CVG

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.

RDU to CVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to CVG ranges from 2 hours 4 minutes. The route covers a distance of 390 miles (627 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

93 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via LEX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO).