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

RIC Airport Page →
412 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 32 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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✈ Nonstop

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BWI Baltimore 3h 30m EJAWN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
IAD Dulles 3h 34m ACAVCM → ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 41m AABA → 8CAA Charlotte (CLT) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 55m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
DTW Detroit 3h 56m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 5m AABAQR → AAASQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
MDW Chicago 4h 10m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
LGA New York 4h 23m AADLPD → AFDLWS New York (LGA) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
JFK New York 4h 31m AFAMCI → AADLGB New York (JFK) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
EWR Newark 4h 32m ACUA → AFDLG4 Newark (EWR) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Richmond to Cincinnati / Covington
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 412 mi 1h 12m nonstop

RIC–CVG had nonstop service from American Airlines and Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 412 miles in 1h 12m.

Also explore RIC Routes CVG Routes RIC Live Flights CVG Live Flights RIC Delays CVG Delays
All flights from Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) Cincinnati / Covington to Richmond flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop RIC–CVG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 55% Oneworld –
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 – – 55% – –
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

1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to CVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
BWI ~3h 30m IAD ~3h 34m CLT ~3h 41m ATL ~3h 55m DTW ~3h 56m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,377
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
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Arriving
67%
Return
CVG → RIC
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
70%
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 – 1 4
Weekly flights – – 71
Flight time 1h 12m 2h 14m 1h 39m
Departure OTP 55% – –
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 12m gate to gate.
Facts

RIC–CVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to Cincinnati / Covington route.
Route details
Distance412 mi / 664 km
Flight time1h 12m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 12m gate to gate. The route covers 412 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from RIC to CVG: American Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 12m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Washington Dulles and Charlotte Douglas.
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.
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 RIC to CVG

Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) had nonstop service from American Airlines and Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

RIC to CVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIC to CVG is about 1 hours 12 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 412 miles (664 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Washington Dulles and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Charlottesville (CHO), Washington (DCA) and Dulles (IAD).