Cincinnati (CVG) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Cincinnati (CVG) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 0 departures over the past year, roughly 1 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 81% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.9%
- Flights/day
- 0.00
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 26m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 390 mi
Best airline from CVG to RDU
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 80% | 16 min | 3.1% | 127 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 79% | 19 min | 1.4% | 213 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CVG to RDU
Aim for departures around 8 p.m. (83% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (78%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 14 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 86% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 29 min |
| Friday | 85% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft24%
- Airline operations49%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather17%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CVG to RDU delayed?
- 19% of CVG–RDU 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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CVG to RDU?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 127 flights. 2 airlines flew CVG–RDU frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CVG to RDU?
- Departures around 8 p.m. have the best record (83% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (78%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CVG to RDU?
- The scheduled CVG–RDU flight time averages 1h 26m over 390 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are CVG to RDU flights cancelled?
- 1.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for CVG to RDU?
- Wednesday flights have the best record at 86% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 69%.
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Based on 373 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.