Flights to Cincinnati
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Cincinnati is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 12,001-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK, 9 km), James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY, 90 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport | CVG | 16 km (10 mi) | 12,001 ft | 896 ft |
| Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (regional) | LUK | 9 km (6 mi) | 6,101 ft | 483 ft |
| James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (regional) | DAY | 90 km (56 mi) | 10,901 ft | 1,009 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,001 ft, CVG can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 896 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Cincinnati
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati to New York City | United States | 913 km (567 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Cincinnati to Toronto | Canada | 664 km (413 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Cincinnati to Brooklyn | United States | 917 km (570 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Cincinnati to Chicago | United States | 402 km (250 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Cincinnati to Queens | United States | 926 km (576 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Cincinnati to Houston | United States | 1,438 km (893 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Cincinnati to Montréal | Canada | 1,143 km (710 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Cincinnati to Philadelphia | United States | 807 km (501 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Cincinnati to Manhattan | United States | 917 km (570 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Cincinnati to The Bronx | United States | 927 km (576 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Cincinnati to Dallas | United States | 1,310 km (814 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Cincinnati to Ottawa | Canada | 1,006 km (625 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Cincinnati to Jacksonville | United States | 1,012 km (629 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Cincinnati to Fort Worth | United States | 1,353 km (841 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Cincinnati to Columbus | United States | 160 km (99 mi) | about 57 min |
| Cincinnati to Charlotte | United States | 542 km (337 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Cincinnati to Indianapolis | United States | 158 km (98 mi) | about 57 min |
| Cincinnati to Mississauga | Canada | 640 km (397 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Cincinnati to Washington | United States | 646 km (402 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Cincinnati to Nashville | United States | 385 km (239 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Cincinnati to Oklahoma City | United States | 1,219 km (757 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Cincinnati to Brampton | Canada | 643 km (399 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Cincinnati to Shanghai | China | 11,745 km (7,298 mi) | about 15 h 48 min |
| Cincinnati to Chongqing | China | 12,292 km (7,638 mi) | about 16 h 31 min |
| Cincinnati to Chengdu | China | 12,204 km (7,583 mi) | about 16 h 24 min |
| Cincinnati to Beijing | China | 10,973 km (6,819 mi) | about 14 h 49 min |
| Cincinnati to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,848 km (5,498 mi) | about 12 h 6 min |
| Cincinnati to Tianjin | China | 11,036 km (6,857 mi) | about 14 h 54 min |
| Cincinnati to Wuhan | China | 12,024 km (7,471 mi) | about 16 h 10 min |
| Cincinnati to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,857 km (7,368 mi) | about 15 h 57 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Cincinnati?
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is the closest large airport at 16 km (10 mi). The others, LUK, DAY, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is CVG from Cincinnati city centre?
16 km (10 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
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Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.