Cincinnati (CVG) to New York (JFK): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying CVG to JFK isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 85% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.2%
- Flights/day
- 1.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 9m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 589 mi
Best airline from CVG to JFK
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 86% | 11 min | 3.1% | 1,624 |
| Endeavor Air | 82% | 15 min | 3.6% | 498 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CVG to JFK
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 87% | 14 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 88% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 10 min |
| Friday | 86% | 9 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 87% | 11 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft31%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system36%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CVG to JFK delayed?
- 15% of CVG–JFK 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 12 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CVG to JFK?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 1,624 flights. 2 airlines flew CVG–JFK frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CVG to JFK?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 3 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 JFK?
- The scheduled CVG–JFK flight time averages 2h 9m over 589 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 15% of the time.
- How often are CVG to JFK flights cancelled?
- 3.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from CVG to JFK?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 71% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,122 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.