Minneapolis (MSP) to Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) flights
Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines fly nonstop from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport / Wold-Chamberlain Field to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport, with about 30 flights a week in July 2026. The 596-mile flight takes about 1h 48m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 596 mi · 959 km
- Flight time
- 1h 48m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 76%
Airlines flying MSP to CVG
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 26 | Boeing 737-900ER, Airbus A319, Airbus A220-100 | 93,920 | 1h 45m |
| Sun Country Airlines | 4 | Boeing 737-800 | 8,075 | 1h 47m |
| Endeavor AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 31,060 | 1h 52m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MSP to CVG flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:10am and the last at 8:45pm. 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 954Delta Air Lines | 7:10am | 9:56am | 31 | 86% |
| DL 3113Delta Air Lines | 12:45pm | 3:34pm | 29 | 83% |
| DL 703Delta Air Lines | 3:56pm | 6:43pm | 25 | 81% |
| DL 1469Delta Air Lines | 8:45pm | 11:34pm | 31 | 78% |
Is MSP to CVG on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 78% of 1,357 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (83%), those around 3pm the least (74%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (49%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 1,357 | 78% | 15 min | 1.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 254 | 83% | |
| 8am to 9am | 108 | 80% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 298 | 81% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 49 | 67% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 204 | 74% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 56 | 77% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 62 | 72% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 266 | 80% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 36 | 74% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 123 | 15,074 | |
| September 2025 | 109 | 13,058 | |
| October 2025 | 123 | 12,181 | |
| November 2025 | 116 | 10,132 | |
| December 2025 | 113 | 8,244 | |
| January 2026 | 99 | 7,001 | |
| February 2026 | 106 | 7,913 | |
| March 2026 | 116 | 8,369 | |
| April 2026 | 115 | 7,933 | |
| May 2026 | 123 | 11,377 | |
| June 2026 | 121 | 14,858 | |
| July 2026 | 132 | 17,192 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.