Tampa (TPA) to Cincinnati (CVG): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
When you fly TPA to CVG matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 92% on-time in June 2026 to just 49% in July 2024. Across the full period the route averages 74% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 68%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.0%
- Flights/day
- 2.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 18m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 773 mi
Best airline from TPA to CVG
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlinesmost reliable | 77% | 18 min | 2.6% | 925 |
| Delta Air Lines | 72% | 26 min | 1.4% | 732 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TPA to CVG
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 27 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 80% | 26 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 20 min |
| Friday | 76% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 34 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 operations27%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TPA to CVG delayed?
- 26% of TPA–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 22 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from TPA to CVG?
- Frontier Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 77%, based on 925 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 7 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (56%). 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 18m over 773 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are TPA to CVG flights cancelled?
- 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 TPA to CVG?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 49% of arrivals on time. The best was June 2026 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 42-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,668 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.