San Jose to Cincinnati / Covington (SJC–CVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 58m ACCMUA → 2I8CF9 Denver (DEN) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 1m AFAMDL → 2IDLKE Salt Lake City (SLC) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 12m F9WNY4 → DLF9G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 14m AFDLKL → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 17m AFAMCI → 3SAFDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
MDW Chicago 6h 35m EJAWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
ORD Chicago 6h 41m UA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
ONT Ontario 6h 42m WN → AS Ontario (ONT) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
SAN San Diego 6h 46m ASEJAWN → MX San Diego (SAN) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 57m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Jose to Cincinnati / Covington
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+3h ahead

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

Also explore SJC Routes CVG Routes SJC Live Flights CVG Live Flights SJC Delays CVG Delays
All flights from Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) Cincinnati / Covington to San Jose flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to CVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
DEN ~5h 58m SLC ~6h 1m LAS ~6h 12m MSP ~6h 14m LAX ~6h 17m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,071
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
SJC → CVG
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Arriving
84%
Return
CVG → SJC
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays → CVG delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cincinnati / Covington from San Jose

Nearby airports with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Metric SJC→CVG SFO→CVG SCK→CVG
Distance from SJC – 30 mi 53 mi
Nonstop airlines – 6 1
Weekly flights – 9 2
Departure OTP 91% – –
San Francisco (SFO) to Cincinnati / Covington flights · Stockton (SCK) to Cincinnati / Covington flights · Monterey (MRY) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
Airports within 200 miles of SJC 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 Jose.
SJC: PDT · CVG: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 9:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington.
Facts

SJC–CVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Cincinnati / Covington route.
Route details
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 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 SJC to CVG flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Salt Lake City and Harry Reid.
Cincinnati / Covington is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
Yes, return flights from CVG to SJC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFO, SCK and MRY. 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 Denver, Salt Lake City and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO), Stockton (SCK) and Monterey (MRY).