Chicago (ORD) to Cincinnati (CVG): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Chicago (ORD) to Cincinnati (CVG) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 87% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 60% — a 28-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (82% vs 69%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Flights/day
- 13
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 25m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 264 mi
Best airline from ORD to CVG
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 82% | 14 min | 2.5% | 2,359 |
| Envoy Air | 73% | 19 min | 1.6% | 2,572 |
| United Airlines | 73% | 19 min | 1.4% | 1,942 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 70% | 27 min | 3.8% | 1,415 |
| American Airlines | 58% | 38 min | 1.5% | 68 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORD to CVG
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 21 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 79% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 18 min |
| Friday | 71% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft42%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORD to CVG delayed?
- 26% of ORD–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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ORD to CVG?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 2,359 flights. 5 airlines flew ORD–CVG frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ORD to CVG?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (66%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ORD to CVG?
- The scheduled ORD–CVG flight time averages 1h 25m over 264 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are ORD to CVG flights cancelled?
- 2.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from ORD to CVG?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 8,393 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.