Chicago/Rockford to Cincinnati / Covington (RFD–CVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RFD Airport Page →
318 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 17 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
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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
ORD Chicago 4h 2m 5YAAUA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
SFB Orlando 6h 22m G4 → G4 Orlando (SFB) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 6h 38m G4 → G4 Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
PIE Pinellas Park 7h 1m G4 → G4 Pinellas Park (PIE) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 9h 33m G4 → DLF9G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
BNA Nashville 12h 34m G4 → WN Nashville (BNA) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
LAS Las Vegas 14h 48m G4 → DLF9G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
AZA Mesa 17h 47m G4 → G4 Mesa (AZA) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
PGD Punta Gorda 20h 45m G4 → G4 Punta Gorda (PGD) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
DTW Detroit ~3h 56m SY → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago/Rockford to Cincinnati / Covington
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
318 mi 1h 3m nonstop +1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between RFD and CVG, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore RFD Routes CVG Routes RFD Live Flights CVG Live Flights CVG Delays
All flights from Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) Cincinnati / Covington to Chicago/Rockford flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RFD to CVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
DTW ~3h 56m ORD ~4h 2m MSP ~4h 12m GPT ~5h 30m IAH ~6h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
226
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
RFD → CVG
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
60%
Return
CVG → RFD
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CVG delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cincinnati / Covington from Chicago/Rockford

Nearby airports with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Metric RFD→CVG ORD→CVG MSN→CVG
Distance from RFD – 63 mi 66 mi
Nonstop airlines – 19 2
Weekly flights – 472 –
Flight time 1h 3m 0h 44m 0h 54m
Chicago (ORD) to Cincinnati / Covington flights · Madison (MSN) to Cincinnati / Covington flights · Chicago (MDW) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
Airports within 200 miles of RFD with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Cincinnati / Covington is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/Rockford.
RFD: CDT · CVG: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford, it's 7:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington.
Distance & Flight Time
318 mi / 512 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 3m gate to gate.
Facts

RFD–CVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Rockford to Cincinnati / Covington route.
Route details
Distance318 mi / 512 km
Flight time1h 3m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RFD
Full nameChicago Rockford International Airport
IATA / ICAORFD / KRFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation742 ft / 226 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 RFD to CVG flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport take about 1h 3m gate to gate. The route covers 318 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Orlando Sanford and Sarasota Bradenton.
Cincinnati / Covington is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/Rockford.
Yes, return flights from CVG to RFD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MSN and MDW. 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 RFD to CVG

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RFD to CVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RFD to CVG is about 1 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 318 miles (512 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Orlando Sanford and Sarasota Bradenton. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Madison (MSN) and Chicago (MDW).