Los Angeles (LAX) to Cincinnati (CVG): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Los Angeles (LAX) to Cincinnati (CVG) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 354 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 81% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 0.97
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 8m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,900 mi
Best airline from LAX to CVG
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 83% | 9 min | 1.6% | 680 |
| Allegiant Air | 64% | 49 min | 1.5% | 68 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAX to CVG
Aim for departures around 11 p.m. (92% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (82%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 13 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 88% | 4 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 8 min |
| Friday | 78% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 27 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft37%
- Airline operations45%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAX to CVG delayed?
- 19% of LAX–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 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LAX to CVG?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 680 flights. 2 airlines flew LAX–CVG frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LAX to CVG?
- Departures around 11 p.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (82%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LAX to CVG?
- The scheduled LAX–CVG flight time averages 4h 8m over 1,900 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are LAX to CVG flights cancelled?
- 1.6% 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 LAX to CVG?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 38-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 748 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.