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Route · MSP → CVG · 2020–2025 BTS data

Minneapolis to Cincinnati

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MSP to CVG (Minneapolis to Cincinnati) ranks #1583 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.9%
On-time
+5.9 pts
vs US avg
63 min
Delay when late
7,861
Flights
#1583 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.9%

Best Month

Oct 2025 95%

Worst Month

Jun 2024 61%

Distance

596 mi

Carriers

12

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 53 18 2 0 DL
Nov 2025 68 17 0 0 DL
Oct 2025 63 3 0 0 DL
Sep 2025 107 12 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 113 24 0 0 OO,DL
Jul 2025 116 34 0 0 DL
Jun 2025 114 25 0 0 DL,OO
May 2025 101 17 0 0 DL,OO
Apr 2025 30 6 0 0 DL
Mar 2025 31 10 0 0 DL
Jan 2025 31 6 2 0 DL,OO
Dec 2024 119 27 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Nov 2024 107 15 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Oct 2024 119 9 4 0 DL,OO,9E
Sep 2024 111 15 0 1 9E,DL,F9
Aug 2024 126 35 1 0 DL,F9
Jul 2024 126 35 11 0 DL,F9
Jun 2024 127 49 0 0 9E,DL,F9
May 2024 125 23 1 0 9E,DL,F9
Apr 2024 116 15 0 0 9E,DL
Mar 2024 117 17 1 0 9E,DL
Feb 2024 90 9 0 0 9E,DL
Jan 2024 108 25 0 0 9E,DL
Dec 2023 126 21 0 0 OO,DL,9E

MSP–CVG seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (90.6%) · weakest: December (78.3%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78.3%

Strongest calendar month

October

90.6% on-time · ~122 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~130 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

78.3% on-time · ~111 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.9%

22 of 2,344 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

1 of 2,344 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

MSP - Minneapolis

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Minneapolis, MN.

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

Compare MSP vs CVG

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MSP departures

From MSP, this corridor sits with 57 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 99 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (42 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Cincinnati · fleet on-time rank #1267 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MSP to CVG

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Minneapolis to Cincinnati (MSP to CVG) running a 84.9% on-time rate over 7,861 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 62.8 minutes. The 596-mile corridor is served by 12 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.9% of 2,344 flights were cancelled, 0.0% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2025 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jun 2024 came in at just 61% - a 34-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MSP–CVG peaks in October at 90.6% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~130 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 78.3%, a 12.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MSP to CVG rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MSP to CVG ranks #1583 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 MSP to CVG? ▼
Flights from Minneapolis to Cincinnati have a 84.9% on-time rate based on 7,861 flights. The average delay is 62.8 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2025 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MSP to CVG? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (22 of 2,344 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MSP to CVG? ▼
The flight distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Cincinnati (CVG) is approximately 596 miles. This route is served by 12 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MSP to CVG? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2025 (95% on-time). The worst was Jun 2024 (61% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MSP Airport

Minneapolis
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 MSP–CVG data

MSP–CVG runs 5.9 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare MSP and CVG airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MSP airport
  • If your dates flex, October (90.6% on-time) beats December (78.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84.9% 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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