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.
1 Flights/wk 390 mi 1h 5m nonstop 71 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RDU and CVG, connecting options are available through 71 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to CVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
71
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
GSO ~3h 22m DAY ~3h 41m RIC ~3h 52m PIT ~3h 56m CHS ~3h 58m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,585
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
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
83%
Return
CVG → RDU
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
Arriving
78%
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
Distance from RDU – 66 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 1h 5m 1h 4m
Departure OTP 82% –
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 1h 5m.
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 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 7 return
1-stop connections71 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: CVG
Full nameCincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
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 1h 5m. The route covers 390 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from RDU to CVG. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GSO, DAY, RIC, PIT, CHS, SAV, CMH, ABE, TTN, CHO, IND, JAX, HPN, RDG, FTW, BDL, SFB, APF, MHT, MLB, OKC, STL, PBI, EYW, SAT, PVD, SJU, PTY, MEX, LAX, SEA, YVR, SFO, IAD, PHL, BWI, ATL, DCA, CLT, JFK, MIA, MDW, AUS, TPA, DTW, BNA, SLC, BOS, ORD, MEM, IAH, EWR, DFW, MCO, FRA, CDG, FLL, PUJ, DEN, LGA, MSP, MCI, LHR, SRQ, RSW, MSY, LAS, PHX, YYZ, CUN and YUL. 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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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 through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to CVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to CVG ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 390 miles (627 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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