Washington (DCA) to Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) flights
Endeavor Air, PSA Airlines, Republic Airline fly nonstop from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport, with about 36 flights a week in July 2026. The 411-mile flight takes about 1h 41m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 411 mi · 661 km
- Flight time
- 1h 41m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 70%
Airlines flying DCA to CVG
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Air | 18 | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 49,568 | 1h 37m |
| PSA Airlines | 17 | Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ900 | 45,058 | 1h 45m |
| Republic Airline | <1 | Embraer E175 | 3,717 | 1h 46m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DCA to CVG flight schedule
9 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 6 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:20am and the last at 7:30pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 5645American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 8:20am | 10:07am | 26 | 61% |
| AA 5145American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 9:00am | 10:42am | 4 | 72% |
| DL 5229Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 9:12am | 10:55am | 31 | 83% |
| DL 5221Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 2:45pm | 4:24pm | 26 | 66% |
| AA 5673American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 2:55pm | 4:42pm | 27 | 58% |
| DL 5220Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 5:10pm | 6:57pm | 5 | 70% |
| AA 5147American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 6:46pm | 8:37pm | 4 | 60% |
| AA 5647American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 6:47pm | 8:34pm | 23 | 71% |
| DL 5134Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 7:30pm | 9:15pm | 26 | 64% |
Is DCA to CVG on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 68% of 2,019 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (81%), those around 6pm the least (58%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (60%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,022 | 66% | 31 min | 4.2% |
| Delta Air Lines | 997 | 70% | 29 min | 2.8% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am to 9am | 134 | 81% | |
| 9am to 10am | 480 | 77% | |
| 10am to 11am | 75 | 83% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 51 | 66% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 282 | 64% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 221 | 64% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 97 | 68% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 42 | 68% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 120 | 58% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 477 | 59% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 169 | 8,789 | |
| September 2025 | 167 | 8,749 | |
| October 2025 | 173 | 9,758 | |
| November 2025 | 159 | 7,675 | |
| December 2025 | 151 | 7,240 | |
| January 2026 | 155 | 5,530 | |
| February 2026 | 155 | 6,640 | |
| March 2026 | 172 | 8,852 | |
| April 2026 | 164 | 8,467 | |
| May 2026 | 171 | 8,998 | |
| June 2026 | 163 | 8,975 | |
| July 2026 | 158 | 8,934 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.