Washington (DCA) to Cincinnati (CVG): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Washington (DCA) to Cincinnati (CVG) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.7% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 69% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 90% of the time.
- On-time
- 69%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 29 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.7%
- Flights/day
- 2.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 46m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 411 mi
Best airline from DCA to CVG
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 90% | 5 min | 0.0% | 104 |
| Republic Airways | 90% | 5 min | 0.0% | 110 |
| Endeavor Air | 81% | 20 min | 1.6% | 494 |
| PSA Airlines | 63% | 34 min | 4.7% | 1,792 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DCA to CVG
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (49%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 29 min |
| Tuesday | 71% | 24 min |
| Wednesday | 68% | 29 min |
| Thursday | 63% | 32 min |
| Friday | 65% | 29 min |
| Saturdaybest | 76% | 28 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 29 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft52%
- Airline operations23%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DCA to CVG delayed?
- 31% of DCA–CVG 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 29 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DCA to CVG?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 90%, based on 104 flights. 4 airlines flew DCA–CVG frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DCA to CVG?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (49%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DCA to CVG?
- The scheduled DCA–CVG flight time averages 1h 46m over 411 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 31% of the time.
- How often are DCA to CVG flights cancelled?
- 3.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from DCA to CVG?
- February 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 38% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 51-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,501 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.