Vancouver to Cincinnati / Covington (YVR–CVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Vancouver to Cincinnati / Covington
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
5 Flights/wk 2,009 mi 4h 25m nonstop +3h ahead 42 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between YVR and CVG, connecting options are available through 42 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to CVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
MDW ~5h 52m DSM ~5h 57m PDX ~6h 20m BOI ~6h 22m YEG ~6h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,704
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
YVR → CVG
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
90%
Return
CVG → YVR
28%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
28%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays → CVG delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 9:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington.
Distance & Flight Time
2,009 mi / 3,233 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 25m.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to YVR

The Canada Line SkyTrain connects Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver to the airport in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 (Compass card, add-fare zone from zone 2). Trains run every 6–8 minutes from 05:00 to 01:00.Taxis to the airport from downtown cost CAD $35–45; Uber and Lyft operate from a designated ride-share zone at the Domestic and International terminals. Driving via Highway 99 South takes 20–35 minutes in normal traffic; budget more during evening rush on the Oak Street Bridge approach.

Facts

YVR–CVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Cincinnati / Covington route.
Route details
Distance2,009 mi / 3,233 km
Flight time4h 25m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights5 out / 6 return
1-stop connections42 hubs
Origin: YVR
Full nameVancouver International Airport
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 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 YVR to CVG flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport take approximately 4h 25m. The route covers 2,009 miles.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from YVR to CVG. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, DSM, PDX, BOI, YEG, PIT, YYC, YHM, SMF, ELP, SBD, SFO, PBI, BOS, GDL, ANC, MIA, ATL, DFW, FLL, JFK, LAX, LAS, YYZ, SLC, DEN, IAH, MSP, FRA, LHR, SEA, ORD, NRT, CDG, PHX, EWR, CUN, MCO, YUL, HKG, MEX and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cincinnati / Covington is 3 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Yes, return flights from CVG to YVR 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 YVR to CVG

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YVR to CVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to CVG ranges from 4 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,009 miles (3,233 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 11 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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