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Route · CVG → MIA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Cincinnati to Miami

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CVG to MIA (Cincinnati to Miami) ranks #2226 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

79%
On-time
+0 pts
vs US avg
78 min
Delay when late
5,637
Flights
#2226 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.0%

Best Month

Nov 2024 93%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 61%

Distance

948 mi

Carriers

13

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 107 34 0 0 DL,F9,AA,MQ
Nov 2025 87 7 0 2 MQ,AA
Oct 2025 68 12 0 0 F9,MQ
Sep 2025 60 16 0 1 MQ
Aug 2025 73 15 0 0 F9,MQ
Jul 2025 77 23 0 0 F9,MQ
Jun 2025 74 29 0 0 F9,MQ
May 2025 75 18 2 1 F9,MQ
Apr 2025 79 11 2 0 F9,MQ
Mar 2025 139 18 4 2 F9,MQ
Feb 2025 108 29 0 0 YX,F9,MQ
Jan 2025 113 26 4 0 YX,F9,MQ
Dec 2024 109 29 0 0 F9,MQ
Nov 2024 98 7 0 0 MQ,F9,AA
Oct 2024 91 12 2 0 MQ,F9,AA
Sep 2024 69 8 0 0 F9,MQ
Aug 2024 72 17 2 1 F9,MQ,YX
Jul 2024 80 19 0 0 F9,MQ
Jun 2024 81 16 4 0 F9,MQ
May 2024 111 25 1 0 F9,MQ
Apr 2024 112 17 0 0 F9,MQ
Mar 2024 140 28 1 1 F9,MQ
Feb 2024 110 26 0 0 F9,MQ
Jan 2024 104 37 1 0 F9,MQ

CVG–MIA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (85.6%) · weakest: June (70.1%)

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

Strongest calendar month

September

85.6% on-time · ~58 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~113 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

70.1% on-time · ~77 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.0%

23 of 2,237 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

8 of 2,237 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: Miami · fleet on-time rank #3508 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CVG to MIA

5,637 tracked flights put the CVG to MIA pairing (Cincinnati to Miami) at a 79% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 77.7 minutes on average. Across the 948-mile route and its 13 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.0% cancelled and 0.4% diverted (2,237 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 61% - a 32-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CVG–MIA peaks in September at 85.6% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~113 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 70.1%, a 15.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CVG to MIA rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CVG to MIA ranks #2226 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 MIA?
Flights from Cincinnati to Miami have a 79% on-time rate based on 5,637 flights. The average delay is 77.7 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CVG to MIA?
Over the last 24 months, 1.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (23 of 2,237 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CVG to MIA?
The flight distance from Cincinnati (CVG) to Miami (MIA) is approximately 948 miles. This route is served by 13 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CVG to MIA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (93% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (61% 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–MIA data

CVG–MIA is mid-pack at 79% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare CVG and MIA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CVG airport
  • If your dates flex, September (85.6% on-time) beats June (70.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 79% 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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