Cincinnati (CVG) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Cincinnati (CVG) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 89% of arrivals were on time; in March 2026 that fell to 60% — a 30-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (84% vs 64%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 2.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 33m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 932 mi
Best airline from CVG to FLL
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 79% | 14 min | 1.2% | 1,127 |
| Allegiant Air | 76% | 18 min | 0.4% | 560 |
| Frontier Airlines | 74% | 19 min | 1.8% | 451 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CVG to FLL
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 12 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 85% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 11 min |
| Friday | 76% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 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 operations33%
- National airspace system27%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CVG to FLL delayed?
- 23% of CVG–FLL 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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CVG to FLL?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 1,127 flights. 3 airlines flew CVG–FLL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CVG to FLL?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CVG to FLL?
- The scheduled CVG–FLL flight time averages 2h 33m over 932 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are CVG to FLL flights cancelled?
- 1.1% 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 FLL?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,138 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.