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Route · CVG → AUS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Cincinnati to Austin

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CVG to AUS (Cincinnati to Austin) ranks #3406 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.3%
On-time
+3.3 pts
vs US avg
63 min
Delay when late
2,765
Flights
#3406 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Apr 2023 90%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 57%

Distance

958 mi

Carriers

10

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Apr 2025 46 10 0 0 F9,G4,OO
Mar 2025 47 5 0 1 OO,F9,G4
Jan 2025 34 10 0 0 OO,G4
Dec 2024 39 7 0 0 G4,OO
Nov 2024 39 5 0 0 OO,G4
Oct 2024 42 3 0 0 G4,OO
Sep 2024 54 13 0 0 OO,G4
Aug 2024 63 8 0 1 G4,OO
Jul 2024 63 27 2 0 9E,G4,OO
Jun 2024 62 18 0 0 9E,G4
May 2024 66 20 0 1 9E,G4
Apr 2024 47 6 0 0 9E,G4
Mar 2024 40 4 0 0 9E,G4
Feb 2024 31 1 0 0 9E,G4
Dec 2023 40 7 0 0 G4,MQ,9E
Nov 2023 59 11 1 0 9E,G4,MQ
Oct 2023 63 11 0 0 9E,G4,MQ
Sep 2023 54 7 1 0 9E,G4,MQ
Aug 2023 64 12 0 0 9E,G4,MQ
Jul 2023 62 11 1 0 9E,G4,MQ
Jun 2023 65 10 0 0 9E,G4,MQ
May 2023 62 8 0 0 9E,G4,MQ
Apr 2023 62 6 2 0 G4,MQ,9E
Mar 2023 71 13 1 0 MQ,G4,9E

CVG–AUS seasonal on-time pattern

Best: April (86.8%) · weakest: July (75.5%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77.4%

Strongest calendar month

April

86.8% on-time · ~59 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

June

~72 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

75.5% on-time · ~69 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

8 of 1,275 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

3 of 1,275 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

CVG - Cincinnati

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

CVG on-time profile

AUS - Austin

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Austin, TX.

AUS on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare CVG vs AUS

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among CVG departures

From CVG, this corridor sits with 21 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 34 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (9 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 4 below 75%). Destination: Austin · fleet on-time rank #2223 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CVG to AUS

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Cincinnati to Austin (CVG to AUS) running a 82.3% on-time rate over 2,765 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 63.4 minutes. The 958-mile corridor is served by 10 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.6% of 1,275 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Apr 2023 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 57% - a 33-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CVG–AUS peaks in April at 86.8% on-time while June carries the heaviest traffic (~72 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 75.5%, a 11.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CVG to AUS rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CVG to AUS ranks #3406 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 CVG to AUS? ▼
Flights from Cincinnati to Austin have a 82.3% on-time rate based on 2,765 flights. The average delay is 63.4 minutes. The best recent month was Apr 2023 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CVG to AUS? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (8 of 1,275 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CVG to AUS? ▼
The flight distance from Cincinnati (CVG) to Austin (AUS) is approximately 958 miles. This route is served by 10 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CVG to AUS? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Apr 2023 (90% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (57% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

CVG Airport

Cincinnati
AUS Airport

Austin
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 CVG–AUS data

CVG–AUS runs 3.3 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare CVG and AUS airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CVG airport
  • If your dates flex, April (86.8% on-time) beats July (75.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.3% 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

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