Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Cincinnati (CVG): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Cincinnati (CVG) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 0 departures over the past year, roughly 1 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 88% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 88%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 8 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 0.00
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 39m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 390 mi
Best airline from RDU to CVG
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 95% | 4 min | 1.6% | 127 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 85% | 10 min | 0.9% | 222 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RDU to CVG
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 87% | 10 min |
| Tuesday | 90% | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 91% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 88% | 8 min |
| Friday | 79% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 86% | 7 min |
| Sundaybest | 94% | 4 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft11%
- Airline operations76%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RDU to CVG delayed?
- 12% of RDU–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 8 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from RDU to CVG?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 95%, based on 127 flights. 2 airlines flew RDU–CVG frequently enough to compare in this period.
- How long is the flight from RDU to CVG?
- The scheduled RDU–CVG flight time averages 1h 39m over 390 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 12% of the time.
- How often are RDU to CVG flights cancelled?
- 1.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for RDU to CVG?
- Sunday flights have the best record at 94% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Friday trails at 79%.
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Based on 374 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.