Cincinnati (CVG) to Miami (MIA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Cincinnati (CVG) to Miami (MIA) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 93% of arrivals were on time; in June 2025 that fell to 61% — a 32-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 69%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 2.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 40m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 948 mi
Best airline from CVG to MIA
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 80% | 14 min | 1.2% | 1,646 |
| American Airlines | 77% | 28 min | 1.9% | 103 |
| Frontier Airlines | 77% | 18 min | 1.9% | 360 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CVG to MIA
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 17 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 10 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 83% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 12 min |
| Friday | 80% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 28 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 system19%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CVG to MIA delayed?
- 21% of CVG–MIA flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CVG to MIA?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 1,646 flights. 3 airlines flew CVG–MIA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CVG to MIA?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 7 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 MIA?
- The scheduled CVG–MIA flight time averages 2h 40m over 948 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are CVG to MIA flights cancelled?
- 1.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from CVG to MIA?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,126 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.