Denver (DEN) to Cincinnati (CVG): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Denver (DEN) to Cincinnati (CVG) effectively runs on two schedules. In February 2026, 94% of arrivals were on time; in July 2025 that fell to 59% — a 35-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 70%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 4.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 42m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,069 mi
Best airline from DEN to CVG
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 81% | 12 min | 0.5% | 1,518 |
| Allegiant Air | 80% | 19 min | 1.7% | 60 |
| Delta Air Lines | 77% | 16 min | 0.0% | 121 |
| Frontier Airlines | 73% | 21 min | 1.3% | 759 |
| Southwest Airlines | 69% | 16 min | 0.6% | 772 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DEN to CVG
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (53%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 14 min |
| Friday | 75% | 20 min |
| Saturdaybest | 80% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 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 aircraft50%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DEN to CVG delayed?
- 24% of DEN–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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DEN to CVG?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 1,518 flights. 5 airlines flew DEN–CVG frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DEN to CVG?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (53%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DEN to CVG?
- The scheduled DEN–CVG flight time averages 2h 42m over 1,069 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are DEN to CVG flights cancelled?
- 0.7% 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 DEN to CVG?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 59% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 35-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,230 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.