Is a 1 hr layover in Cincinnati long enough?
Yes, 1 hour is probably enough for a layover at CVG (Cincinnati).
Is 1 hour enough for a layover at Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International (CVG)?
Covers nearly all connection types including international-domestic with normal CBP processing.
What is the minimum connection time at CVG?
Minimum connection times at Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International: Domestic-to-Domestic is 40 minutes, International-to-International is 50 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.
Can I make a 1 hour connection at CVG on an international flight?
1 hour clears the 50-minute international minimum connection time at Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International, but you should still head directly to your gate. Concourses A and B are connected via an enclosed, climate-controlled walkway with moving sidewalks that runs through the central terminal atrium — no train or shuttle is required. Security is centralized at the terminal entrance, so once through screening, passengers move airside between concourses without additional checkpoints. International arrivals (limited, mostly via Allegiant or seasonal charters) clear CBP in a dedicated federal inspection area near Concourse A before continuing landside.
How much time do I need for a layover at CVG?
We recommend at least 45 minutes for a comfortable connection at Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International. This gives you enough buffer for security (typically 10 minutes) and transit between terminals (up to 15 minutes).
What happens if I miss my connection at CVG?
Delta's service desk near Concourse B baggage claim and gate agents can rebook missed connections quickly given the airport's low passenger volume; most rebookings are same-day due to CVG's limited but frequent Delta Connection schedule.