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

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DL Delta
CR9
2:55 PM
EDT T2
4:41 PM
EDT
1h 46m
33%
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DL5400+1
DL Delta
CR9
1:31 PM
EDT T3
3:02 PM
EDT
1h 31m
73%
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CLT Charlotte 3h 26m AAIB → 8CAA Charlotte (CLT) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 44m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
BWI Baltimore 3h 45m WN → UAWN Baltimore (BWI) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
BNA Nashville 3h 49m AADLWN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
MDW Chicago 3h 55m LXJWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
IAD Dulles 3h 56m ACAVAZ → ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
DTW Detroit 4h AFAMDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 23m AAASBA → AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
EWR Newark 4h 42m AFDLLY → ACAFDL Newark (EWR) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
YYZ Toronto 4h 45m ACTPUA → ACUA Toronto (YYZ) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Cincinnati / Covington
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 390 mi 1h 46m nonstop

RDU–CVG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 390 miles in approximately 1h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore RDU Routes CVG Routes RDU Live Flights CVG Live Flights RDU Delays CVG Delays
All flights from Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) Cincinnati / Covington to Raleigh/Durham flights
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
DL Delta Air Lines 6 CR9 1h46 80% SkyTeam –
AA American Airlines 0 – – 80% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (6 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RDU to CVG direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to CVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
CMH ~3h 24m CLT ~3h 26m ATL ~3h 44m BWI ~3h 45m BNA ~3h 49m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,530
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RDU → CVG
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
79%
Return
CVG → RDU
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → CVG delays →
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 USA→CVG
Distance from RDU – 66 mi 113 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4 1
Weekly flights 6 1 1
Flight time 1h 46m 0h 51m 0h 56m
Departure OTP 80% – –
Greensboro (GSO) to Cincinnati / Covington flights · Concord (USA) 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 1h 46m gate to gate.
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 time1h 46m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 46m gate to gate. The route covers 390 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from RDU to CVG: Delta Air Lines and American Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall.
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 and USA. 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 RDU to CVG

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and American Airlines. 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 46 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 390 miles (627 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO) and Concord (USA).