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Route · CVG → MCO · 2020–2025 BTS data

Cincinnati to Orlando

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CVG to MCO (Cincinnati to Orlando) ranks #1259 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.9%
On-time
+0.9 pts
vs US avg
84 min
Delay when late
9,405
Flights
#1259 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.4%

Best Month

Sep 2025 92%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 66%

Distance

757 mi

Carriers

11

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 147 50 2 0 DL,WN,F9
Nov 2025 142 29 0 0 DL,F9,WN
Oct 2025 150 22 1 1 DL,WN,F9
Sep 2025 105 8 0 0 DL,F9
Aug 2025 125 33 0 2 WN,F9,DL
Jul 2025 146 45 0 2 DL,WN,F9
Jun 2025 149 48 0 0 DL,WN,F9
May 2025 162 32 0 3 DL,WN,F9
Apr 2025 179 30 1 0 DL,F9,WN
Mar 2025 186 47 3 1 DL,WN,F9
Feb 2025 154 38 2 0 DL,WN,F9
Jan 2025 159 26 3 0 DL,WN,F9
Dec 2024 162 38 0 0 DL,F9,WN
Nov 2024 139 18 1 0 WN,DL,F9
Oct 2024 140 19 11 0 DL,F9,WN
Sep 2024 107 19 0 0 DL,F9
Aug 2024 117 37 5 0 DL,F9,WN
Jul 2024 155 49 3 1 DL,F9,WN
Jun 2024 145 38 3 1 DL,F9,WN
May 2024 145 27 5 1 DL,F9,WN
Apr 2024 158 31 1 0 DL,F9,WN
Mar 2024 196 50 5 0 DL,F9,WN
Feb 2024 166 22 0 0 DL,F9,WN
Jan 2024 159 36 3 0 DL,F9,WN

CVG–MCO seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (87.3%) · weakest: July (70.0%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78.2%

Strongest calendar month

October

87.3% on-time · ~131 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~164 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

70.0% on-time · ~122 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.4%

49 of 3,593 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

12 of 3,593 flights

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: Orlando · fleet on-time rank #3171 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CVG to MCO

9,405 tracked flights put the CVG to MCO pairing (Cincinnati to Orlando) at a 79.9% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 84.1 minutes on average. Across the 757-mile route and its 11 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.4% cancelled and 0.3% diverted (3,593 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 66% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CVG–MCO peaks in October at 87.3% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~164 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 70.0%, a 17.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CVG to MCO rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CVG to MCO ranks #1259 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 MCO?
Flights from Cincinnati to Orlando have a 79.9% on-time rate based on 9,405 flights. The average delay is 84.1 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CVG to MCO?
Over the last 24 months, 1.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (49 of 3,593 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CVG to MCO?
The flight distance from Cincinnati (CVG) to Orlando (MCO) is approximately 757 miles. This route is served by 11 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CVG to MCO?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (92% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (66% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

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

Using CVG–MCO data

CVG–MCO is mid-pack at 79.9% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare CVG and MCO airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CVG airport
  • If your dates flex, October (87.3% on-time) beats July (70.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 79.9% 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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