Key West (EYW) to Cincinnati (CVG): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Key West (EYW) to Cincinnati (CVG) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 108 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 73% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 28 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.30
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 42m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,013 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from EYW to CVG
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (84% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 32 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 17 min |
| Friday | 68% | 27 min |
| Saturdaybest | 100% | 0 min |
| Sundaybest | 100% | 4 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft61%
- Airline operations22%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from EYW to CVG delayed?
- 27% of EYW–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 28 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from EYW to CVG?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (84% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (67%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from EYW to CVG?
- The scheduled EYW–CVG flight time averages 2h 42m over 1,013 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are EYW to CVG flights cancelled?
- 1.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 220 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.