St. Petersburg (PIE) to Cincinnati (CVG): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
St. Petersburg (PIE) to Cincinnati (CVG) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 351 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 68% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 68%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 27 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.96
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 12m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 776 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PIE to CVG
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 30 min |
| Tuesday | 63% | 19 min |
| Wednesday | 67% | 18 min |
| Thursdaybest | 73% | 17 min |
| Friday | 72% | 30 min |
| Saturday | 69% | 32 min |
| Sunday | 62% | 30 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 operations23%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather9%
- Security5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PIE to CVG delayed?
- 32% of PIE–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 27 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PIE to CVG?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PIE to CVG?
- The scheduled PIE–CVG flight time averages 2h 12m over 776 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 32% of the time.
- How often are PIE to CVG flights cancelled?
- 1.4% 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 PIE to CVG?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 43% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 45-point gap is worth planning around.
Explore related pages
More routes from PIE
Other ways to fly to Cincinnati (CVG)
Related guides
Based on 765 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.