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Route · DFW → CVG · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to Cincinnati

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DFW to CVG (Dallas/Fort Worth to Cincinnati) ranks #1169 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

75.5%
On-time
-3.5 pts
vs US avg
71 min
Delay when late
9,945
Flights
#1169 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.6%

Best Month

Feb 2025 84%

Worst Month

May 2024 52%

Distance

812 mi

Carriers

22

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 137 39 1 0 F9,AA,MQ
Nov 2025 134 35 4 0 OO,F9,MQ,AA
Oct 2025 154 46 2 0 AA,F9,MQ
Sep 2025 143 37 3 0 F9,AA
Aug 2025 150 61 6 0 AA,F9,OH
Jul 2025 163 73 8 1 AA,OH,F9
Jun 2025 158 60 8 0 AA,OH,F9
May 2025 162 49 3 2 AA,OO,F9
Apr 2025 174 51 6 2 F9,OO,AA
Mar 2025 147 34 4 0 AA,F9,MQ
Feb 2025 127 20 1 0 AA,F9,MQ
Jan 2025 136 23 9 0 AA,F9,MQ
Dec 2024 141 44 6 0 AA,DL,F9,MQ
Nov 2024 135 35 0 0 MQ,F9,AA
Oct 2024 149 28 0 0 F9,AA
Sep 2024 146 36 1 0 AA,F9
Aug 2024 152 44 0 1 AA,F9
Jul 2024 174 76 1 0 AA,F9
Jun 2024 176 61 7 1 AA,F9
May 2024 186 89 13 0 AA,F9
Apr 2024 176 62 4 0 AA,F9,MQ
Mar 2024 169 46 5 0 AA,F9,MQ
Feb 2024 131 28 0 0 AA,F9,MQ
Jan 2024 141 38 2 1 AA,F9,MQ

DFW–CVG seasonal on-time pattern

Best: January (83.6%) · weakest: July (63.5%)

60%65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78.6%

Strongest calendar month

January

83.6% on-time · ~127 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~153 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

63.5% on-time · ~153 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.6%

94 of 3,661 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

8 of 3,661 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

DFW - Dallas/Fort Worth

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Dallas/Fort Worth, TX.

DFW 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 DFW and CVG side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare DFW vs CVG

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among DFW departures

From DFW, this corridor sits with 113 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 183 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (13 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 57 below 75%). Destination: Cincinnati · fleet on-time rank #4390 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DFW to CVG

The Dallas/Fort Worth to Cincinnati corridor (DFW to CVG) posts a 75.5% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 9,945 tracked flights. Late flights run 70.6 minutes behind on average. 22 carriers cover the 812-mile route; over the last 24 months, 94 of 3,661 flights were cancelled (2.6%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2025 posted the strongest performance at 84% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 52% - a 32-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DFW–CVG peaks in January at 83.6% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~153 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 63.5%, a 20.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DFW to CVG rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DFW to CVG ranks #1169 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 DFW to CVG? ▼
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Cincinnati have a 75.5% on-time rate based on 9,945 flights. The average delay is 70.6 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2025 with 84% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to CVG? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (94 of 3,661 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to CVG? ▼
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Cincinnati (CVG) is approximately 812 miles. This route is served by 22 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to CVG? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2025 (84% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (52% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DFW Airport

Dallas/Fort Worth
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 DFW–CVG data

DFW–CVG is mid-pack at 75.5% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DFW and CVG airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DFW airport
  • If your dates flex, January (83.6% on-time) beats July (63.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 75.5% 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

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.