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Route · FLL → CVG · 2020–2025 BTS data

Fort Lauderdale to Cincinnati

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), FLL to CVG (Fort Lauderdale to Cincinnati) ranks #2697 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

73.8%
On-time
-5.2 pts
vs US avg
83 min
Delay when late
4,471
Flights
#2697 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.3%

Best Month

Nov 2024 88%

Worst Month

Jan 2024 67%

Distance

932 mi

Carriers

12

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 79 26 2 0 DL,F9,G4
Nov 2025 61 10 1 0 F9,G4,DL
Oct 2025 70 11 0 0 DL,F9,G4
Sep 2025 56 9 0 0 DL,F9,G4
Aug 2025 76 24 0 0 F9,G4,DL
Jul 2025 104 34 3 1 DL,F9,G4
Jun 2025 105 34 2 0 DL,F9,G4
May 2025 88 24 0 0 DL,F9,G4
Apr 2025 100 30 0 0 DL,F9,G4
Mar 2025 123 37 2 0 DL,F9,G4
Feb 2025 96 23 1 0 DL,F9,G4
Jan 2025 92 25 5 0 DL,F9,G4
Dec 2024 90 25 0 0 DL,F9,G4
Nov 2024 82 10 0 0 DL,F9,G4
Oct 2024 69 14 1 0 G4,DL,F9
Sep 2024 61 19 1 0 DL,F9,G4
Aug 2024 64 21 0 0 DL,F9,G4
Jul 2024 76 14 2 0 DL,F9,G4
Jun 2024 79 18 4 0 DL,F9,G4
May 2024 61 20 0 1 DL,F9,G4
Apr 2024 59 11 0 0 DL,G4
Mar 2024 67 15 0 0 DL,G4
Feb 2024 48 11 0 0 DL,G4
Jan 2024 57 19 0 0 9E,DL,G4

FLL–CVG seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (82.1%) · weakest: June (64.1%)

60%65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 71.7%

Strongest calendar month

November

82.1% on-time · ~51 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~88 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

64.1% on-time · ~79 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.3%

24 of 1,863 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

2 of 1,863 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Softer reliability from FLL

Among 62 routes leaving FLL, only 29 (including this one) clear below 75% on-time, while 1 stay ≥85% and 32 sit mid-band. Travelers comparing FLL options should weigh this 73.8% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4619 of 4927.

What the Data Says About FLL to CVG

On-time performance on the FLL to CVG pairing (Fort Lauderdale to Cincinnati) trails a chunk of the network: 73.8% of 4,471 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 83.1-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 932 miles across 12 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 1.3% (24 of 1,863 flights), with 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while Jan 2024 came in at just 67% - a 21-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, FLL–CVG peaks in November at 82.1% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~88 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 64.1%, a 18.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does FLL to CVG rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, FLL to CVG ranks #2697 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 FLL to CVG?
Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Cincinnati have a 73.8% on-time rate based on 4,471 flights. The average delay is 83.1 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for FLL to CVG?
Over the last 24 months, 1.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (24 of 1,863 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from FLL to CVG?
The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Cincinnati (CVG) is approximately 932 miles. This route is served by 12 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from FLL to CVG?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (88% on-time). The worst was Jan 2024 (67% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

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

Using FLL–CVG data

FLL–CVG sits 5.2 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare FLL and CVG airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. FLL airport
  • If your dates flex, November (82.1% on-time) beats June (64.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 73.8% 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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