Richmond to Cincinnati / Covington (RIC–CVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Richmond to Cincinnati / Covington
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 412 mi 1h 16m nonstop 46 1-stop hubs

RIC–CVG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 412 miles in approximately 1h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 46 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RIC–CVG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 80% Oneworld –
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 – – 80% – –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: SY (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 RIC to CVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,367
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 Richmond

Nearby airports with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Metric RIC→CVG CHO→CVG DCA→CVG
Distance from RIC – 76 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 4
Weekly flights 1 – 67
Flight time 1h 16m 2h 14m 1h 40m
Departure OTP 80% – –
Charlottesville (CHO) to Cincinnati / Covington flights · Washington (DCA) to Cincinnati / Covington flights · Dulles (IAD) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
Airports within 200 miles of RIC 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 Richmond.
RIC: EDT · CVG: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington.
Distance & Flight Time
412 mi / 664 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 16m.
Facts

RIC–CVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to Cincinnati / Covington route.
Route details
Distance412 mi / 664 km
Flight time1h 16m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections46 hubs
Origin: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 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 RIC to CVG flights.
Nonstop flights from Richmond International Airport to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport take approximately 1h 16m. The route covers 412 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from RIC to CVG. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ILN, CMH, PIT, MEM, TEB, CHS, YYZ, BDL, IND, JAX, PVD, DCA, APF, MSY, SRQ, PBI, DAL, SJU, SFO, BOS, IAD, LGA, PHL, ATL, DTW, BWI, JFK, CLT, ORD, ANC, MSP, EWR, MIA, IAH, FLL, MCO, LAX, MDW, RSW, PIE, DFW, TPA, BNA, DEN, PHX and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CVG to RIC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CHO, DCA and IAD. 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 RIC to CVG

Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RIC to CVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIC to CVG ranges from 1 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 412 miles (664 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

46 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ILN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Charlottesville (CHO), Washington (DCA) and Dulles (IAD).