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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Nashville to Cincinnati:

• Earliest: departs at 9:45 am and lands at 10:58 am
• Latest: departs at 9:25 pm and lands at 10:38 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 13m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Nashville to Cincinnati:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Nashville to Cincinnati takes 1h 13m, covering 230 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Nashville to Cincinnati range from $240 to $512, with an average of $407 over the past 12 months. Anything below $240 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $204 round-trip via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD), compared to $407 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Nashville to Cincinnati flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $238 to $914. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Nashville to Cincinnati are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $117, which is 53% below the typical average for this route.

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport (CVG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $29 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Alamo
• Budget

Flights from Nashville to Cincinnati usually depart from Nashville Intl (BNA) and arrive at Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG).

One-stop flights from Nashville to Cincinnati most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 53% on flights from Nashville to Cincinnati. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $240 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $506, a difference of $266.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Southwest operates flights between Nashville and Cincinnati.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 42m, compared with 3h 51m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 3h 59m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

Cincinnati is 1 hour ahead of Nashville (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Cincinnati are Great American Ballpark, Paycor Stadium and Heritage Bank Center. These are among the most viewed places in Cincinnati on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Nashville to Cincinnati flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Passengers with disabilities or mobility limitations should consider booking American, Delta, or Frontier Airlines between Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). These carriers offer assistance during the boarding and deplaning process, which may include priority boarding, extra time for passengers with disabilities, and dedicated personnel to provide guidance and support.

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) serves not only the city of Cincinnati but also several other nearby cities in the region. Suppose you plan to explore destinations such as Owenton, Bennington, Carrollton, Sardinia, Springboro, or Blanchester; you will have to land at CVG before connecting there by road. All these towns are within an hour’s drive from the airport.

Airline partnerships, flight schedules, and traveler preferences determine the layovers between Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (CVG). For example, Delta Air Lines operates via Atlanta (ATL), American Airlines makes a stopover in Charlotte (CLT), United Airlines transits via Chicago (ORD), and Southwest Airlines passes through Dallas (DFW).

To travel sustainably between Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (CVG), consider Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines. These carriers have taken steps to improve their environmental performance. The airline has invested in newer, more fuel-efficient aircraft, participates in carbon offset programs, and focuses on waste reduction and recycling initiatives.