Minneapolis (MSP) to Cincinnati (CVG): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Minneapolis (MSP) to Cincinnati (CVG) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2025, 95% of arrivals were on time; in March 2026 that fell to 59% — a 37-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 76%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 2.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 49m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 596 mi
Best airline from MSP to CVG
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 82% | 11 min | 0.0% | 151 |
| Delta Air Lines | 79% | 14 min | 1.2% | 1,761 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to CVG
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (86% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (72%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 8 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 83% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 14 min |
| Friday | 79% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft22%
- Airline operations54%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to CVG delayed?
- 21% of MSP–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 MSP to CVG?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 151 flights. 2 airlines flew MSP–CVG frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSP to CVG?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (72%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSP to CVG?
- The scheduled MSP–CVG flight time averages 1h 49m over 596 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are MSP 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 MSP to CVG?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 59% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 37-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,986 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.