Flying from Washington DC to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG): what you need to know
Begin your trip planning by checking out the departure points for your flight from Washington DC to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG). Explore your options for leaving from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), two of the city's main airports.
Jump on a direct flight from Washington DC to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Cincinnati (where Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport is located) and Washington DC share the UTC-4 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
With 55 direct flights a week between the two airports, Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) is the busiest route. United operates the earliest flight at 08:15. If you prefer to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight from DCA to CVG is with Southwest Airlines at 22:50.
To ensure you get on your flight from Washington DC to CVG, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
July is a busy month for travelling. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like July Fourth, show up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Washington DC to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) take off from this terminal.
American Airlines is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Washington DC to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport taking off from DCA.
The distance from central Washington DC to DCA is about 8 kilometres. Use Google Maps for the fastest way to get there, whether in your own car or with public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near Ronald Reagan National Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Washington DC to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Planning to leave from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)? You can book a direct flight from Washington DC to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) out of this popular hub.
When jetting off from IAD, you'll have a choice of airlines that have direct flights from Washington DC to CVG. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat with any of these:
You can reach IAD from the centre of Washington DC in approximately 51 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 3 hours and 26 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Washington DC to CVG, stay in one of these hotels close to Washington Dulles International Airport:
Getting from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) to central Cincinnati
From Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport, Cincinnati is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 18 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 38 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG)
Rs22,422 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport. Return flights start from Rs44,718. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
You're more likely to score cheap tickets from Washington DC to CVG if you book 10 months before takeoff. We crunched the flight price data and found that's the time fares on this route tend to be at their lowest.
July is the cheapest month for tickets from Washington DC to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG)
July is the busiest month for flights from Washington DC to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport. To escape the crowds, plan your trip to Cincinnati in February when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Cincinnati is July, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Washington DC to CVG in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Visit in January if you want cooler conditions. Temperatures average between -10ºC and 7ºC. However, this destination delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Washington DC to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport.
More about Cincinnati
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Cincinnati right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Washington DC to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Cincinnati Art Museum and Fountain Square are must-visits when exploring Cincinnati.
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