New York (JFK) to Cincinnati (CVG): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
New York (JFK) to Cincinnati (CVG) effectively runs on two schedules. In August 2025, 97% of arrivals were on time; in June 2025 that fell to 66% — a 31-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 83% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 71%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.6%
- Flights/day
- 1.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 19m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 589 mi
Best airline from JFK to CVG
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 84% | 10 min | 2.1% | 1,592 |
| Endeavor Air | 79% | 15 min | 3.7% | 588 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JFK to CVG
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 86% | 10 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 88% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 11 min |
| Friday | 82% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft51%
- Airline operations17%
- National airspace system31%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JFK to CVG delayed?
- 18% of JFK–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 12 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from JFK to CVG?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 1,592 flights. 2 airlines flew JFK–CVG frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from JFK to CVG?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 12 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 JFK to CVG?
- The scheduled JFK–CVG flight time averages 2h 19m over 589 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are JFK to CVG flights cancelled?
- 2.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from JFK to CVG?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was August 2025 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,181 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.