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Route · CVG → DEN · 2020–2025 BTS data

Cincinnati to Denver

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CVG to DEN (Cincinnati to Denver) ranks #1152 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.9%
On-time
+3.9 pts
vs US avg
77 min
Delay when late
10,053
Flights
#1152 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.7%

Best Month

Oct 2024 94%

Worst Month

May 2025 68%

Distance

1,069 mi

Carriers

35

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 122 37 0 1 WN,F9,UA
Nov 2025 131 12 3 0 UA,F9,WN
Oct 2025 140 20 0 0 UA,WN,F9
Sep 2025 132 17 0 0 UA,WN,F9
Aug 2025 135 26 2 4 WN,F9,G4,UA
Jul 2025 149 41 3 3 UA,WN,F9,G4
Jun 2025 137 34 1 2 UA,WN,F9,G4
May 2025 118 38 0 1 UA,WN,F9,G4
Apr 2025 116 35 2 0 F9,UA,WN
Mar 2025 118 20 0 0 UA,WN,F9
Feb 2025 97 22 0 0 UA,WN,F9
Jan 2025 105 20 4 0 UA,WN,F9
Dec 2024 116 21 0 0 F9,UA,WN
Nov 2024 118 23 0 0 UA,WN,F9
Oct 2024 162 10 0 0 UA,WN,DL,F9
Sep 2024 162 21 0 0 WN,UA,DL,F9
Aug 2024 163 34 2 0 DL,F9,G4,WN,UA
Jul 2024 168 31 3 1 DL,F9,G4,UA,WN
Jun 2024 162 41 0 0 DL,F9,G4,UA,WN
May 2024 161 46 0 0 DL,F9,G4,UA,WN
Apr 2024 150 21 0 0 DL,F9,UA,WN
Mar 2024 155 24 1 0 DL,F9,UA,WN
Feb 2024 143 16 0 1 DL,F9,UA,WN
Jan 2024 158 26 2 0 DL,F9,G4,WN,UA

CVG–DEN seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (89.6%) · weakest: July (76.6%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 76.9%

Strongest calendar month

September

89.6% on-time · ~154 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~157 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

76.6% on-time · ~154 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.7%

23 of 3,318 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

13 of 3,318 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

DEN - Denver

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Denver, CO.

DEN on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare CVG vs DEN

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: Denver · fleet on-time rank #1976 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CVG to DEN

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Cincinnati to Denver (CVG to DEN) running a 82.9% on-time rate over 10,053 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 76.5 minutes. The 1,069-mile corridor is served by 35 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.7% of 3,318 flights were cancelled, 0.4% diverted.

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

On the multi-year calendar, CVG–DEN peaks in September at 89.6% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~157 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 76.6%, a 13.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CVG to DEN rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CVG to DEN ranks #1152 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 DEN? ▼
Flights from Cincinnati to Denver have a 82.9% on-time rate based on 10,053 flights. The average delay is 76.5 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CVG to DEN? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (23 of 3,318 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CVG to DEN? ▼
The flight distance from Cincinnati (CVG) to Denver (DEN) is approximately 1,069 miles. This route is served by 35 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CVG to DEN? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (94% on-time). The worst was May 2025 (68% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

CVG Airport

Cincinnati
DEN Airport

Denver
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–DEN data

CVG–DEN runs 3.9 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 DEN airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CVG airport
  • If your dates flex, September (89.6% on-time) beats July (76.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.9% 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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