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Route · ATL → CVG · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to Cincinnati

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ATL to CVG (Atlanta to Cincinnati) ranks #598 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

85.3%
On-time
+6.3 pts
vs US avg
64 min
Delay when late
15,260
Flights
#598 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Sep 2025 94%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 68%

Distance

373 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 238 58 6 0 DL,F9
Nov 2025 237 35 3 0 DL,F9
Oct 2025 283 34 0 1 DL,F9
Sep 2025 264 16 0 0 DL,F9
Aug 2025 278 41 3 0 F9,DL
Jul 2025 281 85 2 0 DL,F9
Jun 2025 267 66 11 1 DL,F9
May 2025 250 49 0 0 DL,F9
Apr 2025 233 46 4 0 DL,F9
Mar 2025 218 37 1 2 DL,F9
Feb 2025 186 32 0 0 DL,F9
Jan 2025 202 44 8 0 DL,F9
Dec 2024 225 31 1 0 9E,DL,F9
Nov 2024 222 19 0 0 DL,F9
Oct 2024 253 17 0 0 DL,F9
Sep 2024 239 32 0 1 DL,F9
Aug 2024 257 37 0 0 DL,F9
Jul 2024 259 84 16 2 DL,F9
Jun 2024 252 33 1 0 DL,F9
May 2024 251 57 3 0 DL,F9
Apr 2024 239 45 0 0 DL,F9
Mar 2024 235 46 1 0 DL,F9
Feb 2024 193 21 0 0 DL,F9
Jan 2024 206 48 2 0 DL,F9

ATL–CVG seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (90.8%) · weakest: July (77.2%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 84.8%

Strongest calendar month

November

90.8% on-time · ~210 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~242 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

77.2% on-time · ~235 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

62 of 5,768 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

7 of 5,768 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

ATL - Atlanta

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Atlanta, GA.

ATL on-time profile

CVG - Cincinnati

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Cincinnati, OH.

CVG on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See ATL and CVG side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare ATL vs CVG

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among ATL's stronger departures

ATL → CVG posts a 85.3% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 67 of 144 BTS-tracked routes leaving Atlanta. The same hub also shows 75 mid-band and 2 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #1109 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About ATL to CVG

Atlanta to Cincinnati (ATL to CVG) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 85.3% on-time rate across 15,260 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 63.8 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 373 miles and is served by 4 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 62 of 5,768 flights were cancelled (1.1%) and 7 diverted (0.1%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 68% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ATL–CVG peaks in November at 90.8% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~242 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 77.2%, a 13.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ATL to CVG rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ATL to CVG ranks #598 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from ATL to CVG? ▼
Flights from Atlanta to Cincinnati have a 85.3% on-time rate based on 15,260 flights. The average delay is 63.8 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to CVG? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (62 of 5,768 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to CVG? ▼
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Cincinnati (CVG) is approximately 373 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to CVG? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (94% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (68% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ATL Airport

Atlanta
CVG Airport

Cincinnati
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using ATL–CVG data

ATL–CVG runs 6.3 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare ATL and CVG airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ATL airport
  • If your dates flex, November (90.8% on-time) beats July (77.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 85.3% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.