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Route · CVG → FLL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Cincinnati to Fort Lauderdale

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CVG to FLL (Cincinnati to Fort Lauderdale) ranks #2700 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.1%
On-time
+0.1 pts
vs US avg
69 min
Delay when late
4,468
Flights
#2700 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.2%

Best Month

Sep 2025 89%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 63%

Distance

932 mi

Carriers

13

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 79 29 2 0 DL,F9,G4
Nov 2025 61 10 1 0 DL,F9,G4
Oct 2025 70 11 0 0 DL,F9,G4
Sep 2025 56 6 0 0 DL,F9,G4
Aug 2025 76 17 0 1 F9,G4,DL
Jul 2025 104 26 3 1 DL,F9,G4
Jun 2025 105 28 2 1 DL,F9,G4
May 2025 88 15 0 0 DL,F9,G4
Apr 2025 100 22 0 0 DL,F9,G4
Mar 2025 123 23 2 0 DL,F9,G4
Feb 2025 96 28 1 0 DL,F9,G4
Jan 2025 92 17 3 0 DL,F9,G4
Dec 2024 90 22 0 1 DL,F9,G4
Nov 2024 82 13 0 0 DL,F9,G4
Oct 2024 69 8 1 0 G4,DL,F9
Sep 2024 61 14 1 0 DL,F9,G4
Aug 2024 64 13 0 0 DL,F9,G4
Jul 2024 76 12 2 0 DL,F9,G4
Jun 2024 79 10 4 0 DL,F9,G4
May 2024 61 14 0 0 DL,F9,G4
Apr 2024 59 15 0 0 DL,G4
Mar 2024 67 11 0 0 DL,G4
Feb 2024 48 6 0 0 DL,G4
Jan 2024 57 15 0 0 9E,DL,G4

CVG–FLL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (85.9%) · weakest: June (73.1%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 73.9%

Strongest calendar month

November

85.9% on-time · ~51 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~88 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

73.1% on-time · ~79 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.2%

22 of 1,863 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

4 of 1,863 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

FLL - Fort Lauderdale

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Fort Lauderdale, FL.

FLL on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare CVG vs FLL

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: Fort Lauderdale · fleet on-time rank #3472 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CVG to FLL

4,468 tracked flights put the CVG to FLL pairing (Cincinnati to Fort Lauderdale) at a 79.1% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 69.1 minutes on average. Across the 932-mile route and its 13 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.2% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (1,863 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 63% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CVG–FLL peaks in November at 85.9% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~88 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 73.1%, a 12.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CVG to FLL rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CVG to FLL ranks #2700 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 FLL? ▼
Flights from Cincinnati to Fort Lauderdale have a 79.1% on-time rate based on 4,468 flights. The average delay is 69.1 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CVG to FLL? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (22 of 1,863 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CVG to FLL? ▼
The flight distance from Cincinnati (CVG) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is approximately 932 miles. This route is served by 13 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CVG to FLL? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (89% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (63% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

CVG Airport

Cincinnati
FLL Airport

Fort Lauderdale
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–FLL data

CVG–FLL is mid-pack at 79.1% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare CVG and FLL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CVG airport
  • If your dates flex, November (85.9% on-time) beats June (73.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 79.1% 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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