Detroit (DTW) to Cincinnati (CVG): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Detroit (DTW) to Cincinnati (CVG) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 26 departures over the past year, roughly 1 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 87% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 87%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.07
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 12m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 229 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DTW to CVG
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (81%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 87% | 12 min |
| Tuesday | 93% | 4 min |
| Wednesday | 92% | 10 min |
| Thursdaybest | 93% | 2 min |
| Friday | 75% | 29 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 8 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 9 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft21%
- Airline operations61%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DTW to CVG delayed?
- 13% of DTW–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 10 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DTW to CVG?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (81%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DTW to CVG?
- The scheduled DTW–CVG flight time averages 1h 12m over 229 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 13% of the time.
- How often are DTW to CVG flights cancelled?
- 0.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for DTW to CVG?
- Thursday flights have the best record at 93% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Friday trails at 75%.
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Based on 892 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.