Cincinnati (CVG) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Cincinnati (CVG) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 89% of arrivals were on time; in June 2026 that fell to 60% — a 28-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 74% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (81% vs 60%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.7%
- Flights/day
- 4.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 38m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 812 mi
Best airline from CVG to DFW
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlinesmost reliable | 90% | 4 min | 6.3% | 63 |
| Envoy Air | 79% | 18 min | 1.6% | 62 |
| American Airlines | 74% | 21 min | 2.7% | 3,055 |
| Frontier Airlines | 73% | 22 min | 2.3% | 430 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 70% | 22 min | 1.6% | 61 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CVG to DFW
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (42%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 24 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 78% | 22 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 21 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 17 min |
| Friday | 72% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 26 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft44%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CVG to DFW delayed?
- 26% of CVG–DFW 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 21 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CVG to DFW?
- PSA Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 90%, based on 63 flights. 5 airlines flew CVG–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CVG to DFW?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (42%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CVG to DFW?
- The scheduled CVG–DFW flight time averages 2h 38m over 812 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are CVG to DFW flights cancelled?
- 2.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from CVG to DFW?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,673 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.