Cheap flights from Cincinnati / Covington (CVG)

Tri-state gateway with major Amazon Air cargo operation

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International actually sits in Hebron, Kentucky, about 13 miles southwest of downtown Cincinnati. Once a major Delta hub, the passenger operation has shifted to Allegiant, Frontier, American, Delta, and United, with strong Amazon Air, DHL, and ATSG cargo presence. Common nonstops include Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Orlando, and Las Vegas.

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Airlines flying from Cincinnati / Covington (CVG)

Major carriers: Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Allegiant Air. Low-cost carriers: Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Breeze Airways.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cincinnati Airport actually in Kentucky?
Yes - despite serving Cincinnati, Ohio, the airport sits in Hebron, Boone County, Kentucky, about 13 miles southwest of downtown Cincinnati. The IATA code CVG references Covington, the largest nearby Kentucky city. Flightmussy's airport resolver maps a search for 'Cincinnati' to CVG automatically so you don't lose results to the geography quirk.
Which low-cost carriers serve CVG?
Allegiant runs a substantial operation at CVG with nonstops to Florida, Las Vegas, and the Southwest. Frontier, Spirit, and Breeze Airways add seasonal point-to-point leisure routes. Flightmussy surfaces all of them in one search so you can compare an Allegiant base fare against a Frontier or Spirit ticket fairly.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Cincinnati?
Late January, February, and the first three weeks of September are the cheapest windows out of CVG, with low post-holiday demand. Summer family travel and Cincinnati Reds opening week inflate fares. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap surfaces the cheapest departure week for your route, free with no signup.
How far is CVG from downtown Cincinnati?
CVG is about 13 miles southwest of downtown Cincinnati, typically 20-30 minutes by car via I-275 or I-71/I-75. TANK Route 2X provides express bus service to downtown Cincinnati for a flat fare. Rideshare pickup is at the consolidated curbside, and rental car counters are in a dedicated facility connected to the terminal.

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