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Route · DEN → CVG · 2020–2025 BTS data

Denver to Cincinnati

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DEN to CVG (Denver to Cincinnati) ranks #1155 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.3%
On-time
-1.7 pts
vs US avg
66 min
Delay when late
10,052
Flights
#1155 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.5%

Best Month

Nov 2025 90%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 60%

Distance

1,069 mi

Carriers

33

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 122 34 0 0 WN,F9,UA
Nov 2025 131 13 3 0 UA,F9,WN
Oct 2025 139 23 0 0 UA,WN,F9
Sep 2025 133 33 0 0 UA,WN,F9
Aug 2025 135 44 2 0 WN,F9,G4,UA
Jul 2025 149 59 2 1 UA,WN,F9,G4
Jun 2025 137 54 1 1 UA,WN,F9,G4
May 2025 118 43 0 1 UA,WN,F9,G4
Apr 2025 116 24 2 1 F9,UA,WN
Mar 2025 118 21 0 0 UA,WN,F9
Feb 2025 97 19 0 0 UA,WN,F9
Jan 2025 105 20 3 0 UA,WN,F9
Dec 2024 116 23 0 0 F9,UA,WN
Nov 2024 118 29 0 0 UA,WN,F9
Oct 2024 162 24 0 0 UA,WN,DL,F9
Sep 2024 161 37 0 1 WN,UA,DL,F9
Aug 2024 163 38 0 0 DL,F9,G4,WN,UA
Jul 2024 168 47 2 0 DL,F9,G4,UA,WN
Jun 2024 162 44 0 0 DL,F9,G4,UA,WN
May 2024 161 35 0 0 DL,F9,G4,UA,WN
Apr 2024 150 31 0 0 DL,F9,OO,UA,WN
Mar 2024 155 30 1 0 DL,F9,UA,WN
Feb 2024 143 32 0 0 DL,F9,UA,WN
Jan 2024 158 39 2 0 DL,F9,G4,WN,UA

DEN–CVG seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (85.1%) · weakest: June (67.4%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 74.5%

Strongest calendar month

November

85.1% on-time · ~139 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~157 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

67.4% on-time · ~136 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.5%

18 of 3,317 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

5 of 3,317 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

DEN - Denver

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Denver, CO.

DEN on-time profile

CVG - Cincinnati

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Cincinnati, OH.

CVG on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare DEN vs CVG

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among DEN departures

From DEN, this corridor sits with 133 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 168 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (8 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 27 below 75%). Destination: Cincinnati · fleet on-time rank #4018 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DEN to CVG

The Denver to Cincinnati corridor (DEN to CVG) posts a 77.3% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 10,052 tracked flights. Late flights run 66.0 minutes behind on average. 33 carriers cover the 1,069-mile route; over the last 24 months, 18 of 3,317 flights were cancelled (0.5%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2025 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 60% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DEN–CVG peaks in November at 85.1% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~157 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 67.4%, a 17.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DEN to CVG rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DEN to CVG ranks #1155 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 DEN to CVG? ▼
Flights from Denver to Cincinnati have a 77.3% on-time rate based on 10,052 flights. The average delay is 66.0 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2025 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DEN to CVG? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (18 of 3,317 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DEN to CVG? ▼
The flight distance from Denver (DEN) to Cincinnati (CVG) is approximately 1,069 miles. This route is served by 33 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DEN to CVG? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2025 (90% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (60% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DEN Airport

Denver
CVG Airport

Cincinnati
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 DEN–CVG data

DEN–CVG is mid-pack at 77.3% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DEN and CVG airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DEN airport
  • If your dates flex, November (85.1% on-time) beats June (67.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.3% 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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