Denver (DEN) to Cincinnati (CVG): On-Time Performance
Data through May 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 77% 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
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 4.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 41m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,069 mi
Best airline from DEN to CVG
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 81% | 12 min | 0.5% | 1,457 |
| Delta Air Lines | 79% | 15 min | 0.0% | 151 |
| Frontier Airlines | 73% | 21 min | 1.1% | 729 |
| Southwest Airlines | 71% | 15 min | 0.7% | 745 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DEN to CVG
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 15 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 80% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 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 system15%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DEN to CVG delayed?
- 23% of DEN–CVG 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 15 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 1,457 flights. 4 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 6 p.m. have the worst (56%). 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 41m over 1,069 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are DEN to CVG flights cancelled?
- 0.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, 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 3,133 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.