San Francisco to Cincinnati / Covington (SFO–CVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Francisco to Cincinnati / Covington
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 2,031 mi 3h 52m nonstop +3h ahead 65 1-stop hubs

SFO–CVG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. CSB leads the route. The flight covers 2,031 miles in approximately 3h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 65 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SFO–CVG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CSB CSB 1 – – 75% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: CSB (1 flights/wk, 100%)
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 SFO to CVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
65
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
MSN ~5h 22m MEM ~5h 34m AMA ~5h 58m OMA ~6h 18m SMF ~6h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,160
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
SFO → CVG
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
70%
Return
CVG → SFO
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays → CVG delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cincinnati / Covington from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Metric SFO→CVG SCK→CVG SMF→CVG
Distance from SFO – 65 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 4 2 2
Flight time 3h 52m 3h 47m 3h 52m
Departure OTP 75% – –
Stockton (SCK) to Cincinnati / Covington flights · Sacramento (SMF) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Cincinnati / Covington is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · CVG: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 9:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington.
Distance & Flight Time
2,031 mi / 3,269 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 52m to 3h 53m.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

Facts

SFO–CVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Cincinnati / Covington route.
Route details
Distance2,031 mi / 3,269 km
Flight time3h 52m to 3h 53m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 1 return
1-stop connections65 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 SFO to CVG flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport take approximately 3h 52m to 3h 53m. The route covers 2,031 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: CSB.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from SFO to CVG. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MSN, MEM, AMA, OMA, SMF, SBD, LRD, IND, PDX, YHM, CMH, PIT, ABE, STL, RDU, YYC, HPN, APF, YVR, GDL, PBI, MCI, MDW, PTY, LAX, BOI, BWI, LAS, TPA, ATL, BNA, MEX, DEN, IAD, MIA, SLC, PHL, CLT, MSP, ONT, ORD, IAH, EWR, DFW, JFK, PHX, FLL, MCO, DTW, AUS, FRA, CDG, YYZ, LHR, BOS, DCA, MSY, NRT, SEA, RSW, MTY, CUN, YUL, HKG and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cincinnati / Covington is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from CVG to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SCK and SMF. 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 SFO to CVG

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) are connected by nonstop service from CSB. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SFO to CVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to CVG ranges from 3 hours 52 minutes to 3 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,031 miles (3,269 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

65 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MSN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Stockton (SCK) and Sacramento (SMF).