Best Time to Fly ORD to CVG: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Chicago O'Hare International → Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
4,672 flights were scheduled from Chicago (ORD) to Cincinnati (CVG) in the last 12 months, and 73.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.3 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the most punctual of the 6 airlines on the route at 80.1%, while American Airlines trailed at 58.2%.
October has been the best month (82% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (70%).
3.2% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ORD to CVG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 80.1% | 69 min | 3.2% | 1,327 |
| Envoy Air | 73.8% | 74 min | 2.4% | 1,343 |
| United Airlines | 72.8% | 67 min | 2.1% | 936 |
| PSA Airlines | 68.6% | 125 min | 5.4% | 37 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 64.9% | 89 min | 5.5% | 961 |
| American Airlines | 58.2% | 89 min | 1.5% | 68 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ORD to CVG
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 8,131 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12am–1am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 6am–7am | 87.7% | 0.0% | 138 |
| 7am–8am | 90.1% | 0.7% | 682 |
| 8am–9am | 76.2% | 2.0% | 304 |
| 9am–10am | 68.5% | 3.2% | 246 |
| 10am–11am | 80.2% | 1.7% | 896 |
| 11am–12pm | 78.5% | 1.8% | 109 |
| 12pm–1pm | 75.1% | 2.2% | 501 |
| 1pm–2pm | 80.2% | 1.9% | 531 |
| 2pm–3pm | 74.5% | 0.8% | 844 |
| 3pm–4pm | 66.9% | 1.0% | 300 |
| 4pm–5pm | 70.9% | 4.3% | 460 |
| 5pm–6pm | 69.4% | 3.4% | 467 |
| 6pm–7pm | 70.7% | 1.9% | 1,028 |
| 7pm–8pm | 66.4% | 2.5% | 434 |
| 8pm–9pm | 67.9% | 3.0% | 469 |
| 9pm–10pm | 69.1% | 3.9% | 587 |
| 10pm–11pm | 77.1% | 7.0% | 128 |
| 11pm–12am | Limited data | 5 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ORD to CVG
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) | 58.3% | -17.9 pts | 8.0% | 151 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 70.7% | -5.5 pts | 1.3% | 228 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 70.5% | -5.7 pts | 2.0% | 1,561 |
| All other days | 76.2% | — | 2.2% | 6,191 |
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).