Is a 1¼ hr layover in Cincinnati long enough?
CVG · Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International · Cincinnati, United States
Probably Enough
Generous buffer that comfortably absorbs any CBP delays on international arrivals.
Quick Stats
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Minimum Connection Times
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Tips for 1¼ hr Connections
Delta and its regional partners operate most flights, so gate-to-gate connections within Concourse B are usually quick.
If your connection spans Concourse A to B, use the moving walkways in the atrium to save time.
CVG rarely sees long security lines, so arriving with a shorter buffer is safer here than at larger hubs.
International arrivals should budget extra time since CBP processing, while efficient, is not high-volume and can slow with even a single wide-body arrival.
Signage is clear and distances are short, so this is a good airport to test a tighter connection if your inbound flight is delayed.
Busyness — Connection Risk
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Tight connections are safer outside peak hours. Morning rush (6–9a), midday (11a–2p), and evening (4–8p) are highest risk.
Getting Between Concourses
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.
Is 1 hour 15 min enough for a layover at CVG?
Generous buffer that comfortably absorbs any CBP delays on international arrivals.
Other Layover Durations at CVG
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