Cincinnati (CVG) to Phoenix (PHX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on CVG–PHX. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 91% of the time, but June 2026 dropped to 63% — a gap of 28 points. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 1.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 12m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,569 mi
Best airline from CVG to PHX
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlinesmost reliable | 84% | 9 min | 1.1% | 349 |
| American Airlines | 79% | 22 min | 0.6% | 836 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CVG to PHX
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (98% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (75%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 22 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 24 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 22 min |
| Fridaybest | 86% | 9 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft26%
- Airline operations54%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CVG to PHX delayed?
- 20% of CVG–PHX 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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CVG to PHX?
- Frontier Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 349 flights. 2 airlines flew CVG–PHX frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CVG to PHX?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (98% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (75%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CVG to PHX?
- The scheduled CVG–PHX flight time averages 4h 12m over 1,569 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are CVG to PHX flights cancelled?
- 0.7% 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 PHX?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,210 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.