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Route overview: Washington, DC to Cincinnati (CVG) flight deals

Washington → Cincinnati

Dec 16, 2026 · choose your return date

DCA → CVG1 adulteconomyOne way and round trips

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One-way flights and round trips by duration. Flights for 1 adult in economy. Prices are total for all travelers in USD, including required taxes. Basic economy may apply.

December 2026

Dec 16, 2026 · One waySouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$154.00 Dec 16, 2026 · One wayAmerican AirlinesNonstop$169.00 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026 · 1 nightSouthwest Airlines / American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$308.00 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026 · 1 nightAmerican AirlinesNonstop$318.00 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026 · 2 nightsSouthwest Airlines / American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$308.00 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026 · 2 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$318.00 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026 · 3 nightsSouthwest Airlines / Delta Air LinesUp to 1 stop each way$362.20 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026 · 3 nightsDelta Air LinesNonstop$377.20 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026 · 4 nightsSouthwest Airlines / American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$355.70 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026 · 4 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$365.70 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026 · 5 nightsSouthwest Airlines / Delta Air LinesUp to 1 stop each way$362.20 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026 · 5 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$365.70 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 22, 2026 · 6 nightsSouthwest Airlines / American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$355.70 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 22, 2026 · 6 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$365.70 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026 · 7 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$365.70 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026 · 7 nightsSouthwest Airlines / United AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$368.70 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 24, 2026 · 8 nightsSouthwest Airlines / American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$355.70 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 24, 2026 · 8 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$365.70 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026 · 9 nightsSouthwest Airlines / American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$355.70 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026 · 9 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$365.70 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 26, 2026 · 10 nightsSouthwest Airlines / Delta Air LinesUp to 1 stop each way$362.20 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 26, 2026 · 10 nightsDelta Air LinesNonstop$377.20 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 · 11 nightsSouthwest Airlines / American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$355.70 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 · 11 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$365.70 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 28, 2026 · 12 nightsSouthwest Airlines / Delta Air LinesUp to 1 stop each way$362.20 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 28, 2026 · 12 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$365.70 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 29, 2026 · 13 nightsSouthwest Airlines / American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$355.70 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 29, 2026 · 13 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$365.70 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 30, 2026 · 14 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$365.70 Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 30, 2026 · 14 nightsSouthwest Airlines / United AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$368.70

Flights for your trip

  1. Wed, Dec 16 · One way

    Southwest Airlines
    6:05 amDCA
    6h 10m
    BNA · 3h
    12:15 pmCVG

    One-way total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  2. Wed, Dec 16 · One way

    American Airlines
    8:05 amDCA
    1h 52m
    Nonstop
    9:57 amCVG

    One-way total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  3. Wed, Dec 16 – Thu, Dec 17

    Southwest Airlines
    6:05 amDCA
    6h 10m
    BNA · 3h
    12:15 pmCVG
    American Airlines
    9:38 amCVG
    1h 41m
    Nonstop
    11:19 amDCA

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  4. Wed, Dec 16 – Thu, Dec 17

    American Airlines
    8:05 amDCA
    1h 52m
    Nonstop
    9:57 amCVG
    American Airlines
    9:38 amCVG
    1h 41m
    Nonstop
    11:19 amDCA

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  5. Wed, Dec 16 – Fri, Dec 18

    Southwest Airlines
    6:05 amDCA
    6h 10m
    BNA · 3h
    12:15 pmCVG
    American Airlines
    10:00 amCVG
    1h 41m
    Nonstop
    11:41 amDCA

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  6. Wed, Dec 16 – Fri, Dec 18

    American Airlines
    8:05 amDCA
    1h 52m
    Nonstop
    9:57 amCVG
    American Airlines
    10:00 amCVG
    1h 41m
    Nonstop
    11:41 amDCA

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  7. Wed, Dec 16 – Sat, Dec 19

    Southwest Airlines
    6:05 amDCA
    6h 10m
    BNA · 3h
    12:15 pmCVG
    Delta Air Lines
    6:15 pmCVG
    1h 28m
    Nonstop
    7:43 pmDCA

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  8. Wed, Dec 16 – Sat, Dec 19

    Delta Air Lines
    6:55 pmDCA
    1h 42m
    Nonstop
    8:37 pmCVG
    Delta Air Lines
    6:15 pmCVG
    1h 28m
    Nonstop
    7:43 pmDCA

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  9. Wed, Dec 16 – Sun, Dec 20

    Southwest Airlines
    6:05 amDCA
    6h 10m
    BNA · 3h
    12:15 pmCVG
    American Airlines
    5:34 amCVG
    1h 54m
    Nonstop
    7:28 amDCA

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  10. Wed, Dec 16 – Sun, Dec 20

    American Airlines
    8:05 amDCA
    1h 52m
    Nonstop
    9:57 amCVG
    American Airlines
    5:34 amCVG
    1h 54m
    Nonstop
    7:28 amDCA

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  11. Wed, Dec 16 – Tue, Dec 22

    Southwest Airlines
    6:05 amDCA
    6h 10m
    BNA · 3h
    12:15 pmCVG
    American Airlines
    10:27 amCVG
    1h 32m
    Nonstop
    11:59 amDCA

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  12. Wed, Dec 16 – Tue, Dec 22

    American Airlines
    8:05 amDCA
    1h 52m
    Nonstop
    9:57 amCVG
    American Airlines
    10:27 amCVG
    1h 32m
    Nonstop
    11:59 amDCA

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  13. Wed, Dec 16 – Wed, Dec 23

    American Airlines
    8:05 amDCA
    1h 52m
    Nonstop
    9:57 amCVG
    American Airlines
    10:27 amCVG
    1h 32m
    Nonstop
    11:59 amDCA

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  14. Wed, Dec 16 – Wed, Dec 23

    Southwest Airlines
    6:05 amDCA
    6h 10m
    BNA · 3h
    12:15 pmCVG
    United Airlines
    6:00 amCVG
    6h 29m
    EWR · 2h 53m
    12:29 pmDCA

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  15. Wed, Dec 16 – Thu, Dec 24

    Southwest Airlines
    6:05 amDCA
    6h 10m
    BNA · 3h
    12:15 pmCVG
    American Airlines
    9:38 amCVG
    1h 41m
    Nonstop
    11:19 amDCA

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  16. Wed, Dec 16 – Thu, Dec 24

    American Airlines
    8:05 amDCA
    1h 52m
    Nonstop
    9:57 amCVG
    American Airlines
    9:38 amCVG
    1h 41m
    Nonstop
    11:19 amDCA

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  17. Wed, Dec 16 – Sat, Dec 26

    Southwest Airlines
    6:05 amDCA
    6h 10m
    BNA · 3h
    12:15 pmCVG
    Delta Air Lines
    6:15 pmCVG
    1h 28m
    Nonstop
    7:43 pmDCA

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  18. Wed, Dec 16 – Sat, Dec 26

    Delta Air Lines
    6:55 pmDCA
    1h 42m
    Nonstop
    8:37 pmCVG
    Delta Air Lines
    6:15 pmCVG
    1h 28m
    Nonstop
    7:43 pmDCA

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  19. Wed, Dec 16 – Sun, Dec 27

    Southwest Airlines
    6:05 amDCA
    6h 10m
    BNA · 3h
    12:15 pmCVG
    American Airlines
    5:34 amCVG
    1h 54m
    Nonstop
    7:28 amDCA

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  20. Wed, Dec 16 – Sun, Dec 27

    American Airlines
    8:05 amDCA
    1h 52m
    Nonstop
    9:57 amCVG
    American Airlines
    5:34 amCVG
    1h 54m
    Nonstop
    7:28 amDCA

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  21. Wed, Dec 16 – Mon, Dec 28

    Southwest Airlines
    6:05 amDCA
    6h 10m
    BNA · 3h
    12:15 pmCVG
    Delta Air Lines
    6:15 pmCVG
    1h 28m
    Nonstop
    7:43 pmDCA

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  22. Wed, Dec 16 – Mon, Dec 28

    American Airlines
    8:05 amDCA
    1h 52m
    Nonstop
    9:57 amCVG
    American Airlines
    10:27 amCVG
    1h 32m
    Nonstop
    11:59 amDCA

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  23. Wed, Dec 16 – Wed, Dec 30

    American Airlines
    8:05 amDCA
    1h 52m
    Nonstop
    9:57 amCVG
    American Airlines
    10:27 amCVG
    1h 32m
    Nonstop
    11:59 amDCA

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  24. Wed, Dec 16 – Wed, Dec 30

    Southwest Airlines
    6:05 amDCA
    6h 10m
    BNA · 3h
    12:15 pmCVG
    United Airlines
    6:00 amCVG
    6h 29m
    EWR · 2h 53m
    12:29 pmDCA

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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Exact travel datesAirlineFlightsTotal pricePrice issued (UTC)
2026-12-16 · one wayAmerican AirlinesAA4727Axel-exclusive $169.002026-10-29T01:02:02Z
2026-12-16 · one waySouthwest AirlinesWN2171 + WN196Axel-exclusive $154.002026-10-29T01:02:02Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-17American AirlinesAA4727 / AA4727Axel-exclusive $318.002026-10-29T01:02:02Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-17Southwest Airlines / American AirlinesWN2171 + WN196 / AA4727Axel-exclusive $308.002026-10-29T01:02:02Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-18American AirlinesAA4727 / AA4727Axel-exclusive $318.002026-10-29T01:02:02Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-18Southwest Airlines / American AirlinesWN2171 + WN196 / AA4727Axel-exclusive $308.002026-10-29T01:02:02Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-19Delta Air LinesDL5134 / DL5735Axel-exclusive $377.202026-10-29T01:02:02Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-19Southwest Airlines / Delta Air LinesWN2171 + WN196 / DL5735Axel-exclusive $362.202026-10-29T01:02:02Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-20American AirlinesAA4727 / AA5445Axel-exclusive $365.702026-10-29T01:02:02Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-20Southwest Airlines / American AirlinesWN2171 + WN196 / AA5445Axel-exclusive $355.702026-10-29T01:02:02Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-21American AirlinesAA4727 / AA4727Axel-exclusive $365.702026-10-29T01:02:02Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-21Southwest Airlines / Delta Air LinesWN2171 + WN196 / DL5735Axel-exclusive $362.202026-10-29T01:02:02Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-22American AirlinesAA4727 / AA4727Axel-exclusive $365.702026-10-29T01:02:02Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-22Southwest Airlines / American AirlinesWN2171 + WN196 / AA4727Axel-exclusive $355.702026-10-29T01:02:02Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-23American AirlinesAA4727 / AA4727Axel-exclusive $365.702026-10-29T01:02:02Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-23Southwest Airlines / United AirlinesWN2171 + WN196 / UA3423 + UA4172Axel-exclusive $368.702026-10-29T01:02:02Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-24American AirlinesAA4727 / AA4727Axel-exclusive $365.702026-10-29T01:02:02Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-24Southwest Airlines / American AirlinesWN2171 + WN196 / AA4727Axel-exclusive $355.702026-10-29T01:02:02Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-25American AirlinesAA4727 / AA4727Axel-exclusive $365.702026-10-29T01:02:02Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-25Southwest Airlines / American AirlinesWN2171 + WN196 / AA4727Axel-exclusive $355.702026-10-29T01:02:02Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-26Delta Air LinesDL5134 / DL5735Axel-exclusive $377.202026-10-29T01:02:02Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-26Southwest Airlines / Delta Air LinesWN2171 + WN196 / DL5735Axel-exclusive $362.202026-10-29T01:02:02Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-27American AirlinesAA4727 / AA5445Axel-exclusive $365.702026-10-29T01:02:02Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-27Southwest Airlines / American AirlinesWN2171 + WN196 / AA5445Axel-exclusive $355.702026-10-29T01:02:02Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-28American AirlinesAA4727 / AA4727Axel-exclusive $365.702026-10-29T01:02:02Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-28Southwest Airlines / Delta Air LinesWN2171 + WN196 / DL5735Axel-exclusive $362.202026-10-29T01:02:02Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-29American AirlinesAA4727 / AA4727Axel-exclusive $365.702026-10-29T01:02:02Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-29Southwest Airlines / American AirlinesWN2171 + WN196 / AA4727Axel-exclusive $355.702026-10-29T01:02:02Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-30American AirlinesAA4727 / AA4727Axel-exclusive $365.702026-10-29T01:02:02Z
2026-12-16 → 2026-12-30Southwest Airlines / United AirlinesWN2171 + WN196 / UA3423 + UA4172Axel-exclusive $368.702026-10-29T01:02:02Z

Route overview: Washington, DC to Cincinnati (CVG) flight deals

2026-12-16 · one way · Axel-exclusive $154.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN2171 / WN196: DCA 2026-12-16 06:05:00 → CVG 2026-12-16 12:15:00; 1 stop(s) via BNA; 370 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN2171: DCA 2026-12-16 06:05:00 → BNA 2026-12-16 07:00:00; layover at BNA: 180 minutes.
    • WN196: BNA 2026-12-16 10:00:00 → CVG 2026-12-16 12:15:00.

2026-12-16 · one way · Axel-exclusive $169.00

  • American Airlines AA4727: DCA 2026-12-16 08:05:00 → CVG 2026-12-16 09:57:00; nonstop; 112 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-16 → 2026-12-17 · Axel-exclusive $308.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN2171 / WN196: DCA 2026-12-16 06:05:00 → CVG 2026-12-16 12:15:00; 1 stop(s) via BNA; 370 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN2171: DCA 2026-12-16 06:05:00 → BNA 2026-12-16 07:00:00; layover at BNA: 180 minutes.
    • WN196: BNA 2026-12-16 10:00:00 → CVG 2026-12-16 12:15:00.
  • American Airlines AA4727: CVG 2026-12-17 09:38:00 → DCA 2026-12-17 11:19:00; nonstop; 101 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-16 → 2026-12-17 · Axel-exclusive $318.00

  • American Airlines AA4727: DCA 2026-12-16 08:05:00 → CVG 2026-12-16 09:57:00; nonstop; 112 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA4727: CVG 2026-12-17 09:38:00 → DCA 2026-12-17 11:19:00; nonstop; 101 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-16 → 2026-12-18 · Axel-exclusive $308.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN2171 / WN196: DCA 2026-12-16 06:05:00 → CVG 2026-12-16 12:15:00; 1 stop(s) via BNA; 370 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN2171: DCA 2026-12-16 06:05:00 → BNA 2026-12-16 07:00:00; layover at BNA: 180 minutes.
    • WN196: BNA 2026-12-16 10:00:00 → CVG 2026-12-16 12:15:00.
  • American Airlines AA4727: CVG 2026-12-18 10:00:00 → DCA 2026-12-18 11:41:00; nonstop; 101 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-16 → 2026-12-18 · Axel-exclusive $318.00

  • American Airlines AA4727: DCA 2026-12-16 08:05:00 → CVG 2026-12-16 09:57:00; nonstop; 112 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA4727: CVG 2026-12-18 10:00:00 → DCA 2026-12-18 11:41:00; nonstop; 101 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-16 → 2026-12-19 · Axel-exclusive $362.20

  • Southwest Airlines WN2171 / WN196: DCA 2026-12-16 06:05:00 → CVG 2026-12-16 12:15:00; 1 stop(s) via BNA; 370 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN2171: DCA 2026-12-16 06:05:00 → BNA 2026-12-16 07:00:00; layover at BNA: 180 minutes.
    • WN196: BNA 2026-12-16 10:00:00 → CVG 2026-12-16 12:15:00.
  • Delta Air Lines DL5735: CVG 2026-12-19 18:15:00 → DCA 2026-12-19 19:43:00; nonstop; 88 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-16 → 2026-12-19 · Axel-exclusive $377.20

  • Delta Air Lines DL5134: DCA 2026-12-16 18:55:00 → CVG 2026-12-16 20:37:00; nonstop; 102 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Delta Air Lines DL5735: CVG 2026-12-19 18:15:00 → DCA 2026-12-19 19:43:00; nonstop; 88 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-16 → 2026-12-20 · Axel-exclusive $355.70

  • Southwest Airlines WN2171 / WN196: DCA 2026-12-16 06:05:00 → CVG 2026-12-16 12:15:00; 1 stop(s) via BNA; 370 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN2171: DCA 2026-12-16 06:05:00 → BNA 2026-12-16 07:00:00; layover at BNA: 180 minutes.
    • WN196: BNA 2026-12-16 10:00:00 → CVG 2026-12-16 12:15:00.
  • American Airlines AA5445: CVG 2026-12-20 05:34:00 → DCA 2026-12-20 07:28:00; nonstop; 114 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-16 → 2026-12-20 · Axel-exclusive $365.70

  • American Airlines AA4727: DCA 2026-12-16 08:05:00 → CVG 2026-12-16 09:57:00; nonstop; 112 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA5445: CVG 2026-12-20 05:34:00 → DCA 2026-12-20 07:28:00; nonstop; 114 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-16 → 2026-12-22 · Axel-exclusive $355.70

  • Southwest Airlines WN2171 / WN196: DCA 2026-12-16 06:05:00 → CVG 2026-12-16 12:15:00; 1 stop(s) via BNA; 370 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN2171: DCA 2026-12-16 06:05:00 → BNA 2026-12-16 07:00:00; layover at BNA: 180 minutes.
    • WN196: BNA 2026-12-16 10:00:00 → CVG 2026-12-16 12:15:00.
  • American Airlines AA4727: CVG 2026-12-22 10:27:00 → DCA 2026-12-22 11:59:00; nonstop; 92 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-16 → 2026-12-22 · Axel-exclusive $365.70

  • American Airlines AA4727: DCA 2026-12-16 08:05:00 → CVG 2026-12-16 09:57:00; nonstop; 112 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA4727: CVG 2026-12-22 10:27:00 → DCA 2026-12-22 11:59:00; nonstop; 92 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-16 → 2026-12-23 · Axel-exclusive $365.70

  • American Airlines AA4727: DCA 2026-12-16 08:05:00 → CVG 2026-12-16 09:57:00; nonstop; 112 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA4727: CVG 2026-12-23 10:27:00 → DCA 2026-12-23 11:59:00; nonstop; 92 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-16 → 2026-12-23 · Axel-exclusive $368.70

  • Southwest Airlines WN2171 / WN196: DCA 2026-12-16 06:05:00 → CVG 2026-12-16 12:15:00; 1 stop(s) via BNA; 370 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN2171: DCA 2026-12-16 06:05:00 → BNA 2026-12-16 07:00:00; layover at BNA: 180 minutes.
    • WN196: BNA 2026-12-16 10:00:00 → CVG 2026-12-16 12:15:00.
  • United Airlines UA3423 / UA4172: CVG 2026-12-23 06:00:00 → DCA 2026-12-23 12:29:00; 1 stop(s) via EWR; 389 minutes. Local airport times.
    • UA3423: CVG 2026-12-23 06:00:00 → EWR 2026-12-23 08:07:00; layover at EWR: 173 minutes.
    • UA4172: EWR 2026-12-23 11:00:00 → DCA 2026-12-23 12:29:00.

2026-12-16 → 2026-12-24 · Axel-exclusive $355.70

  • Southwest Airlines WN2171 / WN196: DCA 2026-12-16 06:05:00 → CVG 2026-12-16 12:15:00; 1 stop(s) via BNA; 370 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN2171: DCA 2026-12-16 06:05:00 → BNA 2026-12-16 07:00:00; layover at BNA: 180 minutes.
    • WN196: BNA 2026-12-16 10:00:00 → CVG 2026-12-16 12:15:00.
  • American Airlines AA4727: CVG 2026-12-24 09:38:00 → DCA 2026-12-24 11:19:00; nonstop; 101 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-16 → 2026-12-24 · Axel-exclusive $365.70

  • American Airlines AA4727: DCA 2026-12-16 08:05:00 → CVG 2026-12-16 09:57:00; nonstop; 112 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA4727: CVG 2026-12-24 09:38:00 → DCA 2026-12-24 11:19:00; nonstop; 101 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-16 → 2026-12-26 · Axel-exclusive $362.20

  • Southwest Airlines WN2171 / WN196: DCA 2026-12-16 06:05:00 → CVG 2026-12-16 12:15:00; 1 stop(s) via BNA; 370 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN2171: DCA 2026-12-16 06:05:00 → BNA 2026-12-16 07:00:00; layover at BNA: 180 minutes.
    • WN196: BNA 2026-12-16 10:00:00 → CVG 2026-12-16 12:15:00.
  • Delta Air Lines DL5735: CVG 2026-12-26 18:15:00 → DCA 2026-12-26 19:43:00; nonstop; 88 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-16 → 2026-12-26 · Axel-exclusive $377.20

  • Delta Air Lines DL5134: DCA 2026-12-16 18:55:00 → CVG 2026-12-16 20:37:00; nonstop; 102 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Delta Air Lines DL5735: CVG 2026-12-26 18:15:00 → DCA 2026-12-26 19:43:00; nonstop; 88 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-16 → 2026-12-27 · Axel-exclusive $355.70

  • Southwest Airlines WN2171 / WN196: DCA 2026-12-16 06:05:00 → CVG 2026-12-16 12:15:00; 1 stop(s) via BNA; 370 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN2171: DCA 2026-12-16 06:05:00 → BNA 2026-12-16 07:00:00; layover at BNA: 180 minutes.
    • WN196: BNA 2026-12-16 10:00:00 → CVG 2026-12-16 12:15:00.
  • American Airlines AA5445: CVG 2026-12-27 05:34:00 → DCA 2026-12-27 07:28:00; nonstop; 114 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-16 → 2026-12-27 · Axel-exclusive $365.70

  • American Airlines AA4727: DCA 2026-12-16 08:05:00 → CVG 2026-12-16 09:57:00; nonstop; 112 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA5445: CVG 2026-12-27 05:34:00 → DCA 2026-12-27 07:28:00; nonstop; 114 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-16 → 2026-12-28 · Axel-exclusive $362.20

  • Southwest Airlines WN2171 / WN196: DCA 2026-12-16 06:05:00 → CVG 2026-12-16 12:15:00; 1 stop(s) via BNA; 370 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN2171: DCA 2026-12-16 06:05:00 → BNA 2026-12-16 07:00:00; layover at BNA: 180 minutes.
    • WN196: BNA 2026-12-16 10:00:00 → CVG 2026-12-16 12:15:00.
  • Delta Air Lines DL5735: CVG 2026-12-28 18:15:00 → DCA 2026-12-28 19:43:00; nonstop; 88 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-16 → 2026-12-28 · Axel-exclusive $365.70

  • American Airlines AA4727: DCA 2026-12-16 08:05:00 → CVG 2026-12-16 09:57:00; nonstop; 112 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA4727: CVG 2026-12-28 10:27:00 → DCA 2026-12-28 11:59:00; nonstop; 92 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-16 → 2026-12-30 · Axel-exclusive $365.70

  • American Airlines AA4727: DCA 2026-12-16 08:05:00 → CVG 2026-12-16 09:57:00; nonstop; 112 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA4727: CVG 2026-12-30 10:27:00 → DCA 2026-12-30 11:59:00; nonstop; 92 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-16 → 2026-12-30 · Axel-exclusive $368.70

  • Southwest Airlines WN2171 / WN196: DCA 2026-12-16 06:05:00 → CVG 2026-12-16 12:15:00; 1 stop(s) via BNA; 370 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN2171: DCA 2026-12-16 06:05:00 → BNA 2026-12-16 07:00:00; layover at BNA: 180 minutes.
    • WN196: BNA 2026-12-16 10:00:00 → CVG 2026-12-16 12:15:00.
  • United Airlines UA3423 / UA4172: CVG 2026-12-30 06:00:00 → DCA 2026-12-30 12:29:00; 1 stop(s) via EWR; 389 minutes. Local airport times.
    • UA3423: CVG 2026-12-30 06:00:00 → EWR 2026-12-30 08:07:00; layover at EWR: 173 minutes.
    • UA4172: EWR 2026-12-30 11:00:00 → DCA 2026-12-30 12:29:00.

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