Cincinnati (CVG) to Orlando (MCO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Cincinnati (CVG) to Orlando (MCO) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 92% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 66% — a 27-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 72%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 4.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 14m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 757 mi
Best airline from CVG to MCO
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlinesmost reliable | 80% | 22 min | 1.5% | 1,744 |
| Delta Air Lines | 77% | 17 min | 1.3% | 1,500 |
| Southwest Airlines | 75% | 16 min | 0.8% | 492 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CVG to MCO
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 33 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 11 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 84% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 15 min |
| Friday | 75% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 23 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 operations31%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CVG to MCO delayed?
- 22% of CVG–MCO 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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CVG to MCO?
- Frontier Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 1,744 flights. 3 airlines flew CVG–MCO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CVG to MCO?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (65%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CVG to MCO?
- The scheduled CVG–MCO flight time averages 2h 14m over 757 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are CVG to MCO flights cancelled?
- 1.3% 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 MCO?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,750 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.