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New York (LGA) to Cincinnati (CVG): On-Time Performance

Data through July 2026

New York (LGA) to Cincinnati (CVG) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 314 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 79% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.4% of scheduled flights never departed.

On-time
79%
arrived <15 min late
Avg delay
17 min
completed flights
Cancelled
3.4%
Flights/day
0.86
last 12 months
Duration
2h 15m
scheduled
Distance
585 mi

Best airline from LGA to CVG

4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.

AirlineOn-timeAvg delayCancelledFlights
Endeavor Airmost reliable84%13 min2.8%790
Republic Airways78%16 min3.7%992
Frontier Airlines70%29 min4.5%199
Delta Air Lines70%26 min3.3%183

Monthly on-time trend

Monthly on-time percentage for LGA to CVG flights50%75%100%July 2024: 64% on-time (227 flights)64Jul 2024August 2024: 73% on-time (224 flights)73September 2024: 91% on-time (218 flights)91October 2024: 91% on-time (228 flights)91Oct 2024November 2024: 93% on-time (216 flights)93December 2024: 81% on-time (199 flights)81January 2025: 83% on-time (77 flights)83Jan 2025February 2025: 77% on-time (72 flights)77March 2025: 82% on-time (78 flights)82April 2025: 83% on-time (101 flights)83Apr 2025May 2025: 78% on-time (81 flights)78June 2025: 56% on-time (73 flights)56July 2025: 59% on-time (76 flights)59Jul 2025August 2025: 74% on-time (73 flights)74September 2025: 91% on-time (42 flights)91October 2025: 57% on-time (69 flights)57Oct 2025November 2025: 75% on-time (67 flights)75December 2025: 60% on-time (49 flights)60January 2026: 92% on-time (12 flights)92Jan 2026February 2026: 100% on-time (1 flights)100July 2026: no data (1 flights)

Best time to fly from LGA to CVG

Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (53%).

On-time percentage by scheduled departure hour, LGA to CVG6 a.m.: 96% on-time (51 flights)67 a.m.: 91% on-time (157 flights)78 a.m.: 84% on-time (213 flights)810 a.m.: 85% on-time (164 flights)1012 p.m.: 71% on-time (50 flights)121 p.m.: 82% on-time (365 flights)132 p.m.: 84% on-time (124 flights)143 p.m.: 53% on-time (80 flights)154 p.m.: 86% on-time (148 flights)165 p.m.: 74% on-time (314 flights)176 p.m.: 80% on-time (258 flights)187 p.m.: 66% on-time (109 flights)198 p.m.: 62% on-time (80 flights)2010 p.m.: 60% on-time (40 flights)22scheduled departure hour

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Monday77%17 min
Tuesday80%15 min
Wednesday80%19 min
Thursday80%15 min
Friday77%20 min
Saturdaybest84%12 min
Sunday78%18 min

What causes delays on this route

Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.

  • Late-arriving aircraft44%
  • Airline operations23%
  • National airspace system26%
  • Weather6%

Frequently asked questions

How often are flights from LGA to CVG delayed?
21% of LGA–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 17 minutes.
Which airline is most reliable from LGA to CVG?
Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 790 flights. 4 airlines flew LGA–CVG frequently enough to compare in this period.
What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to CVG?
Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (53%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
How long is the flight from LGA to CVG?
The scheduled LGA–CVG flight time averages 2h 15m over 585 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
How often are LGA to CVG flights cancelled?
3.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
What is the worst month to fly from LGA to CVG?
June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.

Based on 2,184 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.