Cincinnati (CVG) to Tampa (TPA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
When you fly CVG to TPA matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 90% on-time in September 2025 to just 61% in January 2025. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 62%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.8%
- 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 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlinesmost reliable | 79% | 17 min | 2.0% | 907 |
| Delta Air Lines | 77% | 18 min | 1.4% | 701 |
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 | 78% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 23 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 81% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 16 min |
| Fridaybest | 81% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 26 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 system18%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CVG to TPA delayed?
- 22% of CVG–TPA 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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CVG to TPA?
- Frontier Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 907 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 22% of the time.
- How often are CVG to TPA flights cancelled?
- 1.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, 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 September 2025 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,619 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.