Salt Lake City to Cincinnati / Covington (SLC–CVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL2273
DL Delta
739
9:36 AM
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2:52 PM
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DL2641
DL Delta
738
1:35 PM
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6:47 PM
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DL2291
DL Delta
738
7:44 PM
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12:59 AM+1
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3h 15m
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AM3795
AM Aeromexi
739
8:05 AM
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10:00 AM
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3h 55m
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DL2876
DL Delta
739
8:05 AM
EDT T3
10:00 AM
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DL678
DL Delta
738
2:22 PM
EDT T3
3:54 PM
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3h 32m
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DL2149
DL Delta
738
8:01 PM
EDT T3
9:45 PM
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3h 44m
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Salt Lake City to Cincinnati / Covington
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 1,447 mi 2h 52m nonstop +2h ahead 73 1-stop hubs

SLC–CVG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 1,447 miles in approximately 2h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 73 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SLC–CVG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 20 738, 739 3h12-3h16 75% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – DL
739 Boeing 737-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (20 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SLC to CVG direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
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 SLC to CVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
73
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
ACT ~4h 55m OMA ~4h 58m IND ~4h 59m FTW ~5h 6m MKE ~5h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,768
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
SLC → CVG
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
86%
Return
CVG → SLC
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SLC delays → CVG delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Cincinnati / Covington is 2 hours ahead of Salt Lake City.
SLC: MDT · CVG: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Salt Lake City, it's 8:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington.
Distance & Flight Time
1,447 mi / 2,328 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 52m to 3h 16m.
Getting to SLC

TRAX light rail Green Line runs from downtown Salt Lake City (Intermodal Hub / Temple Square) to the airport in 18 minutes ($2.50). Trains run every 15 minutes from 5am to 11pm daily. The airport station is inside the terminal building.Ride-shares from downtown cost $15–25 and take 10–20 minutes. I-80 connects directly to the airport from the east. The airport opened a new terminal in 2020; it is one facility now, replacing the old dual-terminal setup. Ski resort shuttles depart from Ground Transportation for Park City, Deer Valley, and Alta/Snowbird (60–90 min).

Facts

SLC–CVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Salt Lake City to Cincinnati / Covington route.
Route details
Distance1,447 mi / 2,328 km
Flight time2h 52m to 3h 16m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 28 return
1-stop connections73 hubs
Origin: SLC
Full nameSalt Lake City International Airport
IATA / ICAOSLC / KSLC
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr27.1M
Elevation4,227 ft / 1,288 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 SLC to CVG flights.
Nonstop flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport take approximately 2h 52m to 3h 16m. The route covers 1,447 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from SLC to CVG. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ACT, OMA, IND, FTW, MKE, COS, XNA, AZA, CMH, SAV, PIT, STL, RDU, RIC, YYZ, SCK, OCF, TTN, ELP, HPN, LAL, PDX, SMF, YEG, SRQ, QRO, YYC, MLB, APF, EYW, SFO, PBI, YVR, GDL, MEM, MDW, BOI, MCI, MEX, ATL, LAX, DFW, LAS, DTW, TPA, DEN, BWI, IAD, BOS, EWR, MSP, BNA, ORD, LEJ, PHL, CLT, IAH, PHX, JFK, ONT, MIA, DCA, MCO, CDG, LGA, AUS, LHR, FLL, SEA, MSY, RSW, CUN and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cincinnati / Covington is 2 hours ahead of Salt Lake City.
Yes, return flights from CVG to SLC 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 SLC to CVG

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SLC to CVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SLC to CVG ranges from 2 hours 52 minutes to 3 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,447 miles (2,328 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

73 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ACT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.