Tampa (TPA) to Cincinnati (CVG): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
When you fly TPA to CVG matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 91% on-time in November 2024 to just 49% in July 2024. Across the full period the route averages 73% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 67%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Flights/day
- 2.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 17m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 773 mi
Best airline from TPA to CVG
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlinesmost reliable | 74% | 21 min | 2.7% | 910 |
| Delta Air Lines | 72% | 26 min | 1.4% | 701 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TPA to CVG
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (53%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 28 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 79% | 29 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 22 min |
| Friday | 74% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 36 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft61%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TPA to CVG delayed?
- 27% of TPA–CVG flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 24 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from TPA to CVG?
- Frontier Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 74%, based on 910 flights. 2 airlines flew TPA–CVG frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from TPA to CVG?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 10 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 TPA to CVG?
- The scheduled TPA–CVG flight time averages 2h 17m over 773 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are TPA to CVG flights cancelled?
- 2.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from TPA to CVG?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 49% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 41-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,622 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.