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Route · MCO → CVG · 2020–2025 BTS data

Orlando to Cincinnati

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MCO to CVG (Orlando to Cincinnati) ranks #1258 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.9%
On-time
-2.1 pts
vs US avg
84 min
Delay when late
9,411
Flights
#1258 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.2%

Best Month

Sep 2025 86%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 57%

Distance

757 mi

Carriers

11

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 148 45 3 0 DL,WN,F9
Nov 2025 142 29 1 0 DL,F9,WN
Oct 2025 150 28 1 0 DL,WN,F9
Sep 2025 106 15 0 0 DL,F9
Aug 2025 124 40 0 0 WN,F9,DL
Jul 2025 146 63 0 1 DL,WN,F9
Jun 2025 149 53 0 0 DL,WN,F9
May 2025 162 52 0 0 DL,WN,F9
Apr 2025 179 36 0 0 DL,F9,WN
Mar 2025 186 54 2 1 DL,WN,F9
Feb 2025 153 39 1 0 DL,WN,F9
Jan 2025 159 27 5 0 DL,WN,F9
Dec 2024 162 30 1 0 DL,F9,WN
Nov 2024 139 31 1 0 WN,DL,F9
Oct 2024 140 22 11 0 DL,F9,WN
Sep 2024 108 21 0 0 DL,F9
Aug 2024 117 40 3 0 DL,F9,WN
Jul 2024 154 48 4 1 DL,F9,WN
Jun 2024 145 44 1 0 DL,F9,WN
May 2024 145 45 2 0 DL,F9,WN
Apr 2024 158 36 1 0 DL,F9,WN
Mar 2024 196 58 4 0 DL,F9,WN
Feb 2024 166 28 1 0 DL,F9,WN
Jan 2024 159 38 2 0 DL,F9,WN

MCO–CVG seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (84.0%) · weakest: July (62.0%)

60%65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 79.3%

Strongest calendar month

November

84.0% on-time · ~132 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~165 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

62.0% on-time · ~122 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.2%

44 of 3,593 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

3 of 3,593 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

MCO - Orlando

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Orlando, FL.

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

Compare MCO vs CVG

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MCO departures

From MCO, this corridor sits with 45 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 71 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (0 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 26 below 75%). Destination: Cincinnati · fleet on-time rank #4121 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MCO to CVG

The Orlando to Cincinnati corridor (MCO to CVG) posts a 76.9% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 9,411 tracked flights. Late flights run 84.0 minutes behind on average. 11 carriers cover the 757-mile route; over the last 24 months, 44 of 3,593 flights were cancelled (1.2%) and 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 86% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 57% - a 29-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MCO–CVG peaks in November at 84.0% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~165 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 62.0%, a 22.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MCO to CVG rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MCO to CVG ranks #1258 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 MCO to CVG? ▼
Flights from Orlando to Cincinnati have a 76.9% on-time rate based on 9,411 flights. The average delay is 84.0 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 86% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MCO to CVG? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (44 of 3,593 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MCO to CVG? ▼
The flight distance from Orlando (MCO) to Cincinnati (CVG) is approximately 757 miles. This route is served by 11 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MCO to CVG? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (86% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (57% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MCO Airport

Orlando
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 MCO–CVG data

MCO–CVG is mid-pack at 76.9% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare MCO and CVG airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MCO airport
  • If your dates flex, November (84.0% on-time) beats July (62.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.9% 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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