Cincinnati (CVG) to Austin (AUS): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Cincinnati (CVG) to Austin (AUS) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 143 departures over the past year, roughly 3 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
- 0.39
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 47m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 958 mi
Best airline from CVG to AUS
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| 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 | 75% | 16 min | 0.6% | 180 |
| Endeavor Air | 69% | 21 min | 1.6% | 63 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CVG to AUS
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (47%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 12 min |
| Tuesday | 74% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 16 min |
| Thursdaybest | 85% | 12 min |
| Friday | 73% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 12 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft9%
- Airline operations61%
- National airspace system23%
- Weather6%
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 2024-06 and 2026-05. 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. 4 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 7 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (47%). 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 47m 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 2024-06 and 2026-05, 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 684 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.