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Flights from Cincinnati to Detroit
There are no direct flights from Cincinnati to Detroit. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Nashville, about 3h 05m door to door (80 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 05m
Cincinnati to Detroit at a glance
Fastest journey3h 05mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Nashville
Best ways to fly from Cincinnati to Detroit
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CVG Chicago (ORD) DTT
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
Sat15:00 CVG15:11 ORD0h 49m connection16:00 ORD18:05 DTTUnited Airlines
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CVG Nashville (BNA) DTT
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines
Tue17:30 CVG17:20 BNA1h 55m connection19:15 BNA21:30 DTTSouthwest Airlines
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CVG Toronto (YYZ) DTT
Leg 1: Air Canada Jazz · Leg 2: Air Canada Jazz
Sat09:15 CVG10:30 YYZ6h 45m connection17:15 YYZ18:19 DTTAir Canada Jazz
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 380 km236 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 05mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneDetroit vs Cincinnati
- Currency in Detroit
- USD
- Airports
- CVG → DTW
Flights from Cincinnati to Detroit: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Cincinnati to Detroit?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Nashville and Toronto. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cincinnati to Detroit?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 05m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 380 km.
Where do you change planes between Cincinnati and Detroit?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Nashville (BNA) and Toronto (YYZ). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cincinnati and Detroit?
Cincinnati: Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).





