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Route · CVG → EWR · 2020–2025 BTS data

Cincinnati to Newark

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CVG to EWR (Cincinnati to Newark) ranks #1660 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84%
On-time
+5 pts
vs US avg
82 min
Delay when late
7,583
Flights
#1660 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

3.3%

Best Month

Oct 2023 94%

Worst Month

Nov 2024 68%

Distance

569 mi

Carriers

22

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Aug 2025 36 8 1 0 YX,G4
Jul 2025 61 18 9 0 YX,G4
Jun 2025 41 3 1 0 UA,YX,G4
May 2025 40 11 2 0 UA,YX,G4
Apr 2025 37 1 0 0 G4,YX
Mar 2025 87 13 2 0 YX,G4
Feb 2025 84 13 0 0 YX
Jan 2025 70 10 4 0 YX,G4
Dec 2024 85 22 1 2 9E,G4,YX
Nov 2024 110 35 0 0 YX,9E,G4
Oct 2024 130 13 0 1 G4,YX,9E
Sep 2024 109 19 0 0 YX,9E,G4
Aug 2024 130 23 18 1 G4,YX,9E
Jul 2024 156 35 14 2 9E,G4,YX
Jun 2024 150 23 10 0 9E,G4,YX
May 2024 185 31 3 0 9E,G4,YX,UA
Apr 2024 174 28 3 0 9E,G4,UA,YX
Mar 2024 185 16 1 2 9E,G4,YX,UA
Feb 2024 170 13 3 0 9E,G4,UA,YX
Jan 2024 162 16 7 0 9E,G4,YX,UA
Dec 2023 124 10 1 0 UA,G4,YX,9E
Nov 2023 157 14 0 0 9E,G4,YX,UA
Oct 2023 206 13 0 0 9E,G4,YX,UA
Sep 2023 168 25 14 1 9E,G4,UA,YX

CVG–EWR seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (90.3%) · weakest: July (81.1%)

80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 81.4%

Strongest calendar month

October

90.3% on-time · ~126 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

May

~141 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

81.1% on-time · ~119 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

3.3%

94 of 2,857 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

9 of 2,857 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

EWR - Newark

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Newark, NJ.

EWR on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare CVG vs EWR

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: Newark · fleet on-time rank #1564 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CVG to EWR

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Cincinnati to Newark (CVG to EWR) running a 84% on-time rate over 7,583 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 81.9 minutes. The 569-mile corridor is served by 22 carriers, and over the last 24 months 3.3% of 2,857 flights were cancelled, 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2023 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Nov 2024 came in at just 68% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CVG–EWR peaks in October at 90.3% on-time while May carries the heaviest traffic (~141 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 81.1%, a 9.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CVG to EWR rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CVG to EWR ranks #1660 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 EWR? ▼
Flights from Cincinnati to Newark have a 84% on-time rate based on 7,583 flights. The average delay is 81.9 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2023 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CVG to EWR? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 3.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (94 of 2,857 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CVG to EWR? ▼
The flight distance from Cincinnati (CVG) to Newark (EWR) is approximately 569 miles. This route is served by 22 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CVG to EWR? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2023 (94% on-time). The worst was Nov 2024 (68% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

CVG Airport

Cincinnati
EWR Airport

Newark
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–EWR data

CVG–EWR runs 5 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 EWR airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CVG airport
  • If your dates flex, October (90.3% on-time) beats July (81.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84% 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.