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 21m nonstop 35 1-stop hubs

RIC–CVG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 412 miles in approximately 1h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore RIC Routes CVG Routes RIC Live Flights CVG Live Flights RIC Delays CVG Delays
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
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 738 1h21 67% – –
AA American Airlines 0 – – 67% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (1 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, RIC to CVG direction.
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to CVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
MEM ~3h 53m PIT ~3h 59m BDL ~4h 49m YYZ ~4h 50m APF ~5h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,287
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
RIC → CVG
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
59%
Return
CVG → RIC
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
38%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RIC delays → CVG delays →
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 – 70
Flight time 1h 21m 2h 14m 1h 32m
Departure OTP 67% – –
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 21m.
Facts

RIC–CVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to Cincinnati / Covington route.
Route details
Distance412 mi / 664 km
Flight time1h 21m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections35 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/Indiana/Vevay
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 21m. 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.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, PIT, BDL, YYZ, APF, PBI, MSY, PVD, MDW, SFO, BWI, DTW, PHL, MSP, IAD, ATL, BOS, LGA, ANC, EWR, FLL, CLT, ORD, TPA, MIA, MCO, IAH, PIE, JFK, RSW, DFW, DEN, PHX, BNA and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 21 minutes. The route covers a distance of 412 miles (664 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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