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Route · EWR → CVG · 2020–2025 BTS data

Newark to Cincinnati

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), EWR to CVG (Newark to Cincinnati) ranks #1664 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.1%
On-time
+2.1 pts
vs US avg
84 min
Delay when late
7,568
Flights
#1664 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

3.3%

Best Month

Oct 2023 95%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 66%

Distance

569 mi

Carriers

21

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Aug 2025 36 4 1 0 YX,G4
Jul 2025 61 9 2 0 YX,G4
Jun 2025 41 9 4 0 UA,YX,G4
May 2025 42 15 7 0 UA,YX,G4
Apr 2025 38 8 4 0 G4,YX
Mar 2025 86 9 1 1 YX,G4
Feb 2025 85 12 2 0 YX
Jan 2025 71 8 3 0 YX,G4
Dec 2024 85 22 0 0 9E,G4,YX
Nov 2024 110 25 0 0 9E,YX,G4
Oct 2024 130 26 0 0 G4,YX,9E
Sep 2024 109 26 0 0 YX,9E,G4
Aug 2024 130 38 14 1 G4,YX,9E
Jul 2024 156 53 14 0 9E,G4,YX
Jun 2024 149 28 10 0 9E,G4,YX
May 2024 185 40 3 0 9E,G4,YX,UA
Apr 2024 174 33 3 0 9E,G4,UA,YX
Mar 2024 188 26 1 0 9E,G4,YX,UA
Feb 2024 170 11 4 0 9E,G4,UA,YX
Jan 2024 162 26 5 0 9E,G4,YX,UA
Dec 2023 125 11 1 0 UA,G4,YX,9E
Nov 2023 157 23 0 0 9E,G4,YX,UA
Oct 2023 206 10 0 0 9E,G4,YX,UA
Sep 2023 167 26 15 0 9E,G4,UA,YX

EWR–CVG seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (87.8%) · weakest: July (72.9%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 81.6%

Strongest calendar month

October

87.8% on-time · ~126 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

May

~141 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

72.9% on-time · ~119 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

3.3%

94 of 2,863 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

2 of 2,863 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

EWR - Newark

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Newark, NJ.

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

Compare EWR vs CVG

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among EWR departures

From EWR, this corridor sits with 60 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 74 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (5 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 9 below 75%). Destination: Cincinnati · fleet on-time rank #2690 of 4927.

What the Data Says About EWR to CVG

7,568 tracked flights put the EWR to CVG pairing (Newark to Cincinnati) at a 81.1% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 83.7 minutes on average. Across the 569-mile route and its 21 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 3.3% cancelled and 0.1% diverted (2,863 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2023 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 66% - a 29-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, EWR–CVG peaks in October at 87.8% on-time while May carries the heaviest traffic (~141 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 72.9%, a 14.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does EWR to CVG rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, EWR to CVG ranks #1664 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 EWR to CVG? ▼
Flights from Newark to Cincinnati have a 81.1% on-time rate based on 7,568 flights. The average delay is 83.7 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2023 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for EWR to CVG? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 3.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (94 of 2,863 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from EWR to CVG? ▼
The flight distance from Newark (EWR) to Cincinnati (CVG) is approximately 569 miles. This route is served by 21 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from EWR to CVG? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2023 (95% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (66% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

EWR Airport

Newark
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 EWR–CVG data

EWR–CVG is mid-pack at 81.1% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare EWR and CVG airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. EWR airport
  • If your dates flex, October (87.8% on-time) beats July (72.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 81.1% 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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