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Flights from Detroit to Cincinnati
There are no direct flights from Detroit to Cincinnati. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Nashville, about 3h 03m door to door (108 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 3h 03m
Detroit to Cincinnati at a glance
Fastest journey3h 03mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Nashville
Best ways to fly from Detroit to Cincinnati
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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DTT Chicago (ORD) CVG
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, Envoy Air
Tue07:45 DTT07:59 ORD0h 46m connection08:45 ORD10:48 CVGUnited Airlines
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DTT Nashville (BNA) CVG
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Mon17:30 DTT17:50 BNA1h 55m connection19:45 BNA21:31 CVGSouthwest Airlines
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 03mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneCincinnati vs Detroit
- Currency in Cincinnati
- USD
- Airports
- DTW → CVG
Flights from Detroit to Cincinnati: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Detroit to Cincinnati?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago and Nashville. 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 Detroit to Cincinnati?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 03m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 380 km.
Where do you change planes between Detroit and Cincinnati?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Nashville (BNA). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Detroit and Cincinnati?
Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Cincinnati: Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).





