Cincinnati (CVG) to Austin (AUS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Cincinnati (CVG) to Austin (AUS) 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, 78% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.50
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 46m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 958 mi
Best airline from CVG to AUS
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlinesmost reliable | 87% | 8 min | 0.0% | 76 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 79% | 15 min | 0.0% | 365 |
| Allegiant Air | 73% | 19 min | 0.5% | 190 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CVG to AUS
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (86% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 17 min |
| Thursdaybest | 87% | 11 min |
| Friday | 69% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 13 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft13%
- Airline operations59%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CVG to AUS delayed?
- 22% of CVG–AUS 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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CVG to AUS?
- Frontier Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 76 flights. 3 airlines flew CVG–AUS frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CVG to AUS?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (69%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CVG to AUS?
- The scheduled CVG–AUS flight time averages 2h 46m over 958 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are CVG to AUS flights cancelled?
- 0.3% 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 CVG to AUS?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 37-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.