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Route · CVG → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Cincinnati to Dallas/Fort Worth

The CVG–DFW corridor (Cincinnati, OH → Dallas/Fort Worth, TX) runs ahead of the national average, served by 23 carriers across roughly 812 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.1%
On-time
+0.1 pts
vs US avg
84 min
Delay when late
9,941
Flights

Cancelled

2.6%

Best Month

Oct 2024 89%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 63%

Distance

812 mi

Carriers

23

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 137 39 1 0 F9,AA,MQ
Nov 2025 135 22 4 0 OO,F9,MQ,OH,AA
Oct 2025 154 35 2 1 AA,F9,MQ
Sep 2025 143 31 3 0 F9,AA
Aug 2025 150 45 6 2 AA,F9,OH
Jul 2025 163 51 7 1 AA,OH,F9
Jun 2025 159 52 8 0 AA,OH,F9
May 2025 161 51 3 1 AA,OO,F9
Apr 2025 174 45 5 0 F9,OO,AA
Mar 2025 148 23 5 1 AA,F9,MQ
Feb 2025 127 28 1 0 AA,F9,MQ
Jan 2025 135 20 8 0 AA,F9,MQ
Dec 2024 141 30 5 1 AA,DL,F9,MQ
Nov 2024 135 27 1 0 MQ,F9,AA
Oct 2024 149 17 0 0 F9,AA
Sep 2024 147 30 1 0 AA,F9
Aug 2024 152 42 1 0 AA,F9
Jul 2024 174 65 1 1 AA,F9
Jun 2024 177 53 9 1 AA,F9
May 2024 185 65 13 3 AA,F9
Apr 2024 176 44 4 0 AA,F9,MQ
Mar 2024 168 26 5 1 AA,F9,MQ
Feb 2024 132 25 0 0 AA,F9,MQ
Jan 2024 141 41 2 1 AA,F9,MQ

Cancellation Rate

2.6%

95 of 3,663 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

14 of 3,663 flights

What the Data Says About CVG to DFW

9,941 tracked flights put the CVG to DFW pairing (Cincinnati to Dallas/Fort Worth) at a 79.1% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 83.8 minutes on average. Across the 812-mile route and its 23 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 2.6% cancelled and 0.4% diverted (3,663 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 63% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from CVG to DFW?
Flights from Cincinnati to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 79.1% on-time rate based on 9,941 flights. The average delay is 83.8 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CVG to DFW?
Over the last 24 months, 2.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (95 of 3,663 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CVG to DFW?
The flight distance from Cincinnati (CVG) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 812 miles. This route is served by 23 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CVG to DFW?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (89% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (63% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

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

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 Editorial

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