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Route · CVG → TPA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Cincinnati to Tampa

The CVG–TPA corridor (Cincinnati, OH → Tampa, FL) runs ahead of the national average, served by 14 carriers across roughly 773 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.5%
On-time
+1.5 pts
vs US avg
83 min
Delay when late
4,792
Flights

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

Cancellation Rate

1.9%

34 of 1,766 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

8 of 1,766 flights

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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Data source

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

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 Editorial

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