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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
DTWCVGORD

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
78 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 03m
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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
30 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 01m
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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).

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