Seattle to Cincinnati / Covington (SEA–CVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AF2319
AF Air France
738
11:45 AM
MDT
7:03 PM
EDT
4h 18m
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DL558
DL Delta
738
11:45 AM
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7:03 PM
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4h 18m
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AS508
AS Alaska
73J
1:22 PM
MDT
8:39 PM
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4h 17m
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DL966
DL Delta
738
6:30 AM
EDT T3
8:33 AM
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5h 3m
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AF5838
AF Air France
738
6:35 AM
EDT T3
8:40 AM
MDT
5h 5m
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AS509
AS Alaska
7M9
8:09 AM
EDT
10:20 AM
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5h 11m
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AS508
AS Alaska
73J
7:29 PM
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9:34 PM
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5h 5m
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Seattle to Cincinnati / Covington
3 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 1,960 mi 3h 32m nonstop +2h ahead 63 1-stop hubs

SEA–CVG is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 1,960 miles in approximately 3h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 63 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SEA–CVG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 7 73J 4h17 71% Oneworld –
DL Delta Air Lines 7 738 4h18 71% SkyTeam –
AF Air France 3 738 4h18 71% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AF, DL
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (10 flights/wk, 59%)
Oneworld: AS (7 flights/wk, 41%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SEA to CVG direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to CVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
63
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
FTW ~5h 13m PDX ~6h 5m OMA ~6h 16m MKE ~6h 27m MEM ~6h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,009
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
SEA → CVG
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Arriving
60%
Return
CVG → SEA
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays → CVG delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Cincinnati / Covington is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
SEA: MDT · CVG: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 8:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington.
Distance & Flight Time
1,960 mi / 3,154 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 32m to 4h 18m.
Getting to SEA

Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).

Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.

Facts

SEA–CVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Cincinnati / Covington route.
Route details
Distance1,960 mi / 3,154 km
Flight time3h 32m to 4h 18m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights21 out / 28 return
1-stop connections63 hubs
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 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 SEA to CVG flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport take approximately 3h 32m to 4h 18m. The route covers 1,960 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from SEA to CVG. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FTW, PDX, OMA, MKE, MEM, YEG, YVR, CMH, YYC, SMF, GSO, STL, RDU, IND, HRL, PIT, SFO, SBD, GDL, ELP, YYZ, MLB, ANC, MDW, BOI, MEX, CHS, LAX, LAS, DTW, MSP, CLT, DFW, PHL, ATL, SLC, ORD, DEN, IAD, EWR, MIA, BOS, BNA, JFK, ONT, IAH, FLL, FRA, CDG, PHX, MCO, NRT, TPA, MCI, MSY, AUS, RSW, BWI, LHR, DCA, HKG, CUN and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cincinnati / Covington is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
Yes, return flights from CVG to SEA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 SEA to CVG

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SEA to CVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to CVG ranges from 3 hours 32 minutes to 4 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,960 miles (3,154 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

63 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via FTW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.