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Route · CVG → TPA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Cincinnati to Tampa

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CVG to TPA (Cincinnati to Tampa) ranks #2556 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.5%
On-time
+1.5 pts
vs US avg
83 min
Delay when late
4,792
Flights
#2556 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.9%

Best Month

Sep 2025 90%

Worst Month

Jan 2025 62%

Distance

773 mi

Carriers

14

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 63 21 0 0 DL,F9
Nov 2025 55 6 0 0 DL,F9
Oct 2025 51 8 0 0 DL,F9
Sep 2025 51 5 0 0 DL,F9
Aug 2025 60 7 0 1 F9,DL
Jul 2025 59 17 0 1 DL,F9
Jun 2025 62 18 1 2 DL,F9
May 2025 79 16 0 0 DL,F9
Apr 2025 95 16 3 0 DL,F9,WN
Mar 2025 101 21 3 0 WN,DL,F9
Feb 2025 57 16 0 0 DL,F9
Jan 2025 53 20 2 0 DL,F9
Dec 2024 83 16 1 1 9E,DL,F9
Nov 2024 64 9 0 0 DL,F9
Oct 2024 64 10 6 0 DL,F9
Sep 2024 64 11 3 1 DL,F9
Aug 2024 77 17 2 1 DL,F9
Jul 2024 78 20 3 0 DL,F9
Jun 2024 76 22 0 0 DL,F9
May 2024 83 18 2 0 DL,F9
Apr 2024 92 14 3 0 DL,F9,WN
Mar 2024 113 41 1 1 DL,F9,WN
Feb 2024 93 12 2 0 DL,F9
Jan 2024 93 18 2 0 DL,F9

CVG–TPA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (86.5%) · weakest: June (68.1%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78.8%

Strongest calendar month

November

86.5% on-time · ~67 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~87 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

68.1% on-time · ~71 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.9%

34 of 1,766 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

8 of 1,766 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

TPA - Tampa

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

TPA on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare CVG vs TPA

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: Tampa · fleet on-time rank #2914 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CVG to TPA

4,792 tracked flights put the CVG to TPA pairing (Cincinnati to Tampa) at a 80.5% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 83.0 minutes on average. Across the 773-mile route and its 14 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.9% cancelled and 0.5% diverted (1,766 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Jan 2025 came in at just 62% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CVG–TPA peaks in November at 86.5% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~87 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 68.1%, a 18.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CVG to TPA rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CVG to TPA ranks #2556 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 TPA? ▼
Flights from Cincinnati to Tampa have a 80.5% on-time rate based on 4,792 flights. The average delay is 83.0 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CVG to TPA? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (34 of 1,766 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CVG to TPA? ▼
The flight distance from Cincinnati (CVG) to Tampa (TPA) is approximately 773 miles. This route is served by 14 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CVG to TPA? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (90% on-time). The worst was Jan 2025 (62% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

CVG Airport

Cincinnati
TPA Airport

Tampa
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–TPA data

CVG–TPA is mid-pack at 80.5% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare CVG and TPA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CVG airport
  • If your dates flex, November (86.5% on-time) beats June (68.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 80.5% 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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