Louisville to Cincinnati / Covington (SDF–CVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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84 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 52 1-stop flights Verified 2mos 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 3h 15m LXJWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
DTW Detroit 3h 29m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 41m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
ORD Chicago 3h 58m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 3m WN → UAWN Baltimore (BWI) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
IAD Dulles 4h 13m ACCMUA → ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
VPS Valparaiso 4h 33m G4 → G4 Valparaiso (VPS) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 4h 35m G4 → G4 Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
BNA Nashville 4h 40m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 42m DLKEVS → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Louisville to Cincinnati / Covington
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
84 mi

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

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All flights from Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) Cincinnati / Covington to Louisville flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SDF to CVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
MDW ~3h 15m CMH ~3h 22m DTW ~3h 29m MKE ~3h 32m MEM ~3h 34m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,449
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
SDF → CVG
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
80%
Return
CVG → SDF
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SDF delays → CVG delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cincinnati / Covington from Louisville

Nearby airports with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Metric SDF→CVG LEX→CVG EVV→CVG
Distance from SDF – 62 mi 98 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Departure OTP 67% – –
Lexington (LEX) to Cincinnati / Covington flights · Evansville (EVV) to Cincinnati / Covington flights · Indianapolis (IND) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
Airports within 200 miles of SDF 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 Louisville.
SDF: EDT · CVG: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Louisville, it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington.
Distance & Flight Time
84 mi / 135 km
Facts

SDF–CVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Louisville to Cincinnati / Covington route.
Route details
Distance84 mi / 135 km
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SDF
Full nameLouisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 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 SDF to CVG flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from CVG to SDF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LEX, EVV and IND. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lexington (LEX), Evansville (EVV) and Indianapolis (IND).