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Route · DTW → CVG · 2020–2025 BTS data

Detroit to Cincinnati

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DTW to CVG (Detroit to Cincinnati) ranks #1736 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

89.1%
On-time
+10.1 pts
vs US avg
67 min
Delay when late
7,254
Flights
#1736 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.5%

Best Month

Sep 2024 97%

Worst Month

Jan 2024 67%

Distance

229 mi

Carriers

8

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2024 112 22 0 0 9E,DL,YX
Nov 2024 116 9 0 0 9E,YX,OO
Oct 2024 123 5 0 0 OO,9E
Sep 2024 120 4 0 0 OO,9E
Aug 2024 124 18 2 1 9E,OO
Jul 2024 122 21 2 0 9E,OO
Jun 2024 119 18 0 0 9E
May 2024 119 16 0 0 9E
Apr 2024 116 13 0 0 9E,DL
Mar 2024 112 16 0 0 9E,DL
Feb 2024 87 10 0 0 9E,DL
Jan 2024 92 30 1 0 9E,DL
Dec 2023 100 6 0 0 DL,9E
Nov 2023 114 9 0 0 9E,DL
Oct 2023 119 6 0 0 9E,DL
Sep 2023 117 14 0 0 9E,DL
Aug 2023 124 22 2 0 9E,DL
Jul 2023 117 26 3 0 9E,DL
Jun 2023 119 23 1 0 9E,DL
May 2023 119 11 0 0 9E,DL
Apr 2023 117 19 0 0 DL,9E
Mar 2023 124 26 1 1 DL,9E
Feb 2023 101 9 2 0 9E
Jan 2023 112 21 0 0 9E

DTW–CVG seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (94.5%) · weakest: June (84.4%)

80%85%90%95%100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 87.8%

Strongest calendar month

October

94.5% on-time · ~131 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~137 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

84.4% on-time · ~118 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.5%

14 of 2,745 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

2 of 2,745 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

DTW - Detroit

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Detroit, MI.

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

Compare DTW vs CVG

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among DTW's stronger departures

DTW → CVG posts a 89.1% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 34 of 94 BTS-tracked routes leaving Detroit. The same hub also shows 60 mid-band and 0 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #234 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About DTW to CVG

Detroit to Cincinnati (DTW to CVG) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 89.1% on-time rate across 7,254 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 67.0 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 229 miles and is served by 8 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 14 of 2,745 flights were cancelled (0.5%) and 2 diverted (0.1%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 97% on-time, while Jan 2024 came in at just 67% - a 29-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DTW–CVG peaks in October at 94.5% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~137 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 84.4%, a 10.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DTW to CVG rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DTW to CVG ranks #1736 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 DTW to CVG? ▼
Flights from Detroit to Cincinnati have a 89.1% on-time rate based on 7,254 flights. The average delay is 67.0 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 97% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DTW to CVG? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (14 of 2,745 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DTW to CVG? ▼
The flight distance from Detroit (DTW) to Cincinnati (CVG) is approximately 229 miles. This route is served by 8 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DTW to CVG? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (97% on-time). The worst was Jan 2024 (67% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DTW Airport

Detroit
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 DTW–CVG data

DTW–CVG runs 10.1 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare DTW and CVG airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DTW airport
  • If your dates flex, October (94.5% on-time) beats June (84.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 89.1% 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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