Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Cincinnati (CVG): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on FLL–CVG. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 88% of the time, but March 2026 dropped to 51% — a gap of 37 points. Across the full period the route averages 72% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (81% vs 64%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 2.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 37m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 932 mi
Best airline from FLL to CVG
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Airmost reliable | 74% | 27 min | 0.4% | 560 |
| Delta Air Lines | 71% | 23 min | 1.2% | 1,127 |
| Frontier Airlines | 71% | 26 min | 2.2% | 451 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FLL to CVG
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (85% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (44%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 31 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 19 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 79% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 19 min |
| Friday | 68% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 28 min |
| Sunday | 63% | 32 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft54%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FLL to CVG delayed?
- 28% of FLL–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 25 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from FLL to CVG?
- Allegiant Air has the best on-time record on this route at 74%, based on 560 flights. 3 airlines flew FLL–CVG frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from FLL to CVG?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (44%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from FLL to CVG?
- The scheduled FLL–CVG flight time averages 2h 37m over 932 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are FLL to CVG flights cancelled?
- 1.2% 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 FLL to CVG?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 51% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 37-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,138 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.