Cincinnati (CVG) to Tampa (TPA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
When you fly CVG to TPA matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 92% on-time in June 2026 to just 61% in January 2025. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 63%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.7%
- Flights/day
- 2.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 12m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 773 mi
Best airline from CVG to TPA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlinesmost reliable | 81% | 16 min | 2.0% | 922 |
| Delta Air Lines | 77% | 18 min | 1.4% | 732 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CVG to TPA
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 21 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 83% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 13 min |
| Friday | 81% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft51%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CVG to TPA delayed?
- 21% of CVG–TPA 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 TPA?
- Frontier Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 922 flights. 2 airlines flew CVG–TPA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CVG to TPA?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (97% 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 TPA?
- The scheduled CVG–TPA flight time averages 2h 12m over 773 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are CVG to TPA flights cancelled?
- 1.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from CVG to TPA?
- January 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was June 2026 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,665 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.