Best Time to Fly CVG to LAX: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International → Los Angeles International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
354 flights were scheduled from Cincinnati (CVG) to Los Angeles (LAX) in the last 12 months, and 82.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 5.2 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (86% on time) and February the worst month (71%).
The cancellation rate was 1.4% (US average 1.8%).
CVG to LAX on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 84.6% | 60 min | 1.5% | 337 |
| Allegiant Air | Limited data | 17 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CVG to LAX
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 710 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 84.1% | 1.3% | 625 |
| 7am–8am | 78.3% | 0.0% | 46 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 4 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 3 | |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 24 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CVG to LAX
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 16 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 75.0% | -8.1 pts | 5.3% | 38 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 79.7% | -3.5 pts | 1.5% | 130 |
| All other days | 83.1% | — | 0.8% | 526 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).