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Route · CVG → DTW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Cincinnati to Detroit

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CVG to DTW (Cincinnati to Detroit) ranks #1738 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

90.3%
On-time
+11.3 pts
vs US avg
73 min
Delay when late
7,253
Flights
#1738 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.4%

Best Month

Oct 2024 97%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 76%

Distance

229 mi

Carriers

8

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2024 111 14 0 0 9E,DL,YX
Nov 2024 116 9 0 0 9E,YX
Oct 2024 123 4 0 0 OO,9E
Sep 2024 120 5 0 0 OO,9E
Aug 2024 124 23 2 0 9E,OO
Jul 2024 122 29 2 0 9E,OO
Jun 2024 119 22 0 0 9E
May 2024 119 19 0 1 9E
Apr 2024 116 11 0 0 9E,DL
Mar 2024 112 16 0 0 9E,DL
Feb 2024 87 5 0 0 9E,DL
Jan 2024 92 17 1 0 9E,DL
Dec 2023 100 7 0 0 DL,9E
Nov 2023 114 7 0 0 9E,DL
Oct 2023 119 13 0 0 9E,DL
Sep 2023 117 18 0 0 9E,DL
Aug 2023 124 14 1 0 9E,DL
Jul 2023 117 23 3 0 9E,DL
Jun 2023 119 13 1 0 9E,DL
May 2023 119 8 0 0 9E,DL
Apr 2023 117 9 0 0 DL,9E
Mar 2023 124 15 0 0 DL,9E
Feb 2023 101 8 2 0 9E
Jan 2023 112 19 0 0 9E

CVG–DTW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (93.9%) · weakest: July (85.0%)

84%86%88%90%92%94%96% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 89.6%

Strongest calendar month

November

93.9% on-time · ~124 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~137 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

85.0% on-time · ~131 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.4%

12 of 2,744 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

1 of 2,744 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

DTW - Detroit

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Detroit, MI.

DTW on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare CVG vs DTW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among CVG's stronger departures

CVG → DTW posts a 90.3% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 9 of 34 BTS-tracked routes leaving Cincinnati. The same hub also shows 21 mid-band and 4 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #123 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About CVG to DTW

Cincinnati to Detroit (CVG to DTW) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 90.3% on-time rate across 7,253 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 72.9 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 229 miles and is served by 8 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 12 of 2,744 flights were cancelled (0.4%) and 1 diverted (0.0%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 97% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 76% - a 21-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CVG–DTW peaks in November at 93.9% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~137 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 85.0%, a 8.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CVG to DTW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CVG to DTW ranks #1738 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 DTW? ▼
Flights from Cincinnati to Detroit have a 90.3% on-time rate based on 7,253 flights. The average delay is 72.9 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 97% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CVG to DTW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (12 of 2,744 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CVG to DTW? ▼
The flight distance from Cincinnati (CVG) to Detroit (DTW) is approximately 229 miles. This route is served by 8 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CVG to DTW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (97% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (76% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

CVG Airport

Cincinnati
DTW Airport

Detroit
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–DTW data

CVG–DTW runs 11.3 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 DTW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CVG airport
  • If your dates flex, November (93.9% on-time) beats July (85.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 90.3% 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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