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Route · MDW → CVG · 2020–2025 BTS data

Chicago to Cincinnati

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MDW to CVG (Chicago to Cincinnati) ranks #2531 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.7%
On-time
-1.3 pts
vs US avg
58 min
Delay when late
4,881
Flights
#2531 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.8%

Best Month

Feb 2024 85%

Worst Month

May 2024 70%

Distance

249 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 31 8 0 0 WN
Nov 2025 30 8 1 0 WN
Oct 2025 39 12 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 38 4 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 40 5 1 0 WN
Jul 2025 39 15 1 1 WN
Jun 2025 39 9 0 0 WN
May 2025 34 11 0 0 WN
Apr 2025 34 8 0 0 WN
Mar 2025 36 8 0 0 WN
Feb 2025 32 5 0 0 WN
Jan 2025 34 9 0 0 WN
Dec 2024 32 13 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 31 5 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 39 8 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 39 8 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 40 8 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 39 16 1 0 WN
Jun 2024 43 15 0 0 WN
May 2024 88 26 0 0 WN
Apr 2024 86 17 0 0 WN
Mar 2024 85 18 0 0 WN
Feb 2024 72 11 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 86 20 5 0 WN

MDW–CVG seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (85.6%) · weakest: June (69.1%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 72.7%

Strongest calendar month

February

85.6% on-time · ~72 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~83 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

69.1% on-time · ~71 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.8%

9 of 1,106 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,106 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

MDW - Chicago

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Chicago, IL.

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

Compare MDW vs CVG

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MDW departures

From MDW, this corridor sits with 51 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 69 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (0 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 18 below 75%). Destination: Cincinnati · fleet on-time rank #3919 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MDW to CVG

The Chicago to Cincinnati corridor (MDW to CVG) posts a 77.7% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 4,881 tracked flights. Late flights run 57.8 minutes behind on average. 1 carrier cover the 249-mile route; over the last 24 months, 9 of 1,106 flights were cancelled (0.8%) and 0.1% diverted.

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Feb 2024 was the strongest month at 85% on-time versus May 2024 at 70%, a 14-point difference.

On the multi-year calendar, MDW–CVG peaks in February at 85.6% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~83 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 69.1%, a 16.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MDW to CVG rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MDW to CVG ranks #2531 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 MDW to CVG? ▼
Flights from Chicago to Cincinnati have a 77.7% on-time rate based on 4,881 flights. The average delay is 57.8 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 85% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MDW to CVG? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (9 of 1,106 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MDW to CVG? ▼
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Cincinnati (CVG) is approximately 249 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from MDW to CVG? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (85% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (70% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MDW Airport

Chicago
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 MDW–CVG data

MDW–CVG is mid-pack at 77.7% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare MDW and CVG airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MDW airport
  • If your dates flex, February (85.6% on-time) beats June (69.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.7% 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.