Austin (AUS) to Cincinnati (CVG): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Austin (AUS) to Cincinnati (CVG) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 183 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 73% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Flights/day
- 0.50
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 32m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 958 mi
Best airline from AUS to CVG
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlinesmost reliable | 83% | 14 min | 0.0% | 76 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 78% | 17 min | 0.5% | 365 |
| Allegiant Air | 67% | 23 min | 0.5% | 190 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from AUS to CVG
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (80% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 75% | 16 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 86% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 25 min |
| Friday | 68% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft35%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather17%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from AUS to CVG delayed?
- 27% of AUS–CVG flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from AUS to CVG?
- Frontier Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 76 flights. 3 airlines flew AUS–CVG frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from AUS to CVG?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (80% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (55%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from AUS to CVG?
- The scheduled AUS–CVG flight time averages 2h 32m over 958 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are AUS to CVG flights cancelled?
- 0.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from AUS to CVG?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 39% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 52-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 697 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.