Detroit (DTW) to Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) flights
Endeavor Air flies nonstop from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport, with about 40 flights a week in July 2026. The 229-mile flight takes about 1h 11m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 229 mi · 369 km
- Flight time
- 1h 11m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 78%
Airlines flying DTW to CVG
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Air | 40 | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 112,201 | 1h 11m |
| Delta Air LinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 717-200 | 2,880 | 1h 17m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DTW to CVG flight schedule
6 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 6 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:30am and the last at 9:25pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 5259Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 8:30am | 9:49am | 31 | 82% |
| DL 5257Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 12:27pm | 1:42pm | 31 | 79% |
| DL 5446Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 2:12pm | 3:28pm | 31 | 81% |
| DL 5060Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 4:47pm | 6:04pm | 27 | 74% |
| DL 5215Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 6:40pm | 7:54pm | 30 | 68% |
| DL 5478Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 9:25pm | 10:40pm | 30 | 72% |
Is DTW to CVG on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 77% of 1,945 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.7% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (83%), those around 9pm the least (70%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (48%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 1,945 | 77% | 21 min | 0.7% |
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 | 349 | 83% | |
| 10am to 11am | 69 | 81% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 325 | 79% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 142 | 78% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 64 | 65% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 283 | 76% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 313 | 72% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 343 | 70% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 176 | 10,838 | |
| September 2025 | 168 | 10,473 | |
| October 2025 | 176 | 11,325 | |
| November 2025 | 145 | 8,201 | |
| December 2025 | 125 | 7,862 | |
| January 2026 | 129 | 7,504 | |
| February 2026 | 136 | 8,621 | |
| March 2026 | 175 | 9,866 | |
| April 2026 | 174 | 9,125 | |
| May 2026 | 179 | 9,872 | |
| June 2026 | 170 | 10,480 | |
| July 2026 | 178 | 11,021 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.