Cincinnati (CVG) to St. Petersburg (PIE): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Cincinnati (CVG) to St. Petersburg (PIE) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 351 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 72% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.96
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 9m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 776 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CVG to PIE
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 26 min |
| Tuesday | 70% | 29 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 10 min |
| Thursdaybest | 79% | 13 min |
| Friday | 76% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 66% | 32 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft32%
- Airline operations37%
- National airspace system25%
- Weather5%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CVG to PIE delayed?
- 28% of CVG–PIE 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 22 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CVG to PIE?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (55%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CVG to PIE?
- The scheduled CVG–PIE flight time averages 2h 9m over 776 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are CVG to PIE 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 PIE?
- December 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 50% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 38-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 765 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.