Cincinnati (CVG) to Detroit (DTW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Cincinnati (CVG) to Detroit (DTW) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 24 departures over the past year, roughly 1 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 88% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 88%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.5%
- Flights/day
- 0.07
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 15m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 229 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CVG to DTW
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (94% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 87% | 9 min |
| Tuesday | 89% | 7 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 93% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 87% | 14 min |
| Friday | 82% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 89% | 6 min |
| Sunday | 87% | 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 aircraft32%
- Airline operations50%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CVG to DTW delayed?
- 12% of CVG–DTW 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 10 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CVG to DTW?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (68%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CVG to DTW?
- The scheduled CVG–DTW flight time averages 1h 15m over 229 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 12% of the time.
- How often are CVG to DTW flights cancelled?
- 0.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for CVG to DTW?
- Wednesday flights have the best record at 93% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Friday trails at 82%.
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Based on 770 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.