Cincinnati (CVG) to Los Angeles (LAX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Cincinnati (CVG) to Los Angeles (LAX) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 354 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 82% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Flights/day
- 0.97
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 46m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,900 mi
Best airline from CVG to LAX
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 84% | 12 min | 1.5% | 681 |
| Allegiant Air | 54% | 44 min | 1.5% | 68 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CVG to LAX
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 17 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 87% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 8 min |
| Friday | 84% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 37 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft36%
- Airline operations47%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CVG to LAX delayed?
- 18% of CVG–LAX 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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CVG to LAX?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 681 flights. 2 airlines flew CVG–LAX frequently enough to compare in this period.
- How long is the flight from CVG to LAX?
- The scheduled CVG–LAX flight time averages 4h 46m over 1,900 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are CVG to LAX flights cancelled?
- 1.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from CVG to LAX?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was August 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 749 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.