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Route · PHL → CVG · 2020–2025 BTS data

Philadelphia to Cincinnati

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PHL to CVG (Philadelphia to Cincinnati) ranks #2030 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.5%
On-time
-1.5 pts
vs US avg
84 min
Delay when late
6,170
Flights
#2030 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.0%

Best Month

Sep 2025 88%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 56%

Distance

507 mi

Carriers

18

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 99 42 4 0 OH
Nov 2025 82 22 1 0 OH,AA
Oct 2025 135 23 0 0 AA,OH,YX
Sep 2025 64 8 0 0 OH,AA
Aug 2025 81 20 0 0 AA,OH
Jul 2025 73 32 6 1 AA,OH
Jun 2025 88 33 3 1 AA,OH,YX
May 2025 107 37 3 0 OH,YX
Apr 2025 110 45 0 0 OH
Mar 2025 77 23 4 0 OH
Feb 2025 54 22 4 0 OH
Jan 2025 66 23 3 0 OH
Dec 2024 99 26 0 0 F9,OH
Nov 2024 102 13 0 1 YX,OH,F9,AA
Oct 2024 151 31 0 0 YX,F9,AA,OH
Sep 2024 150 39 0 0 OH,AA,F9
Aug 2024 181 64 6 0 AA,F9,OH
Jul 2024 127 48 3 0 AA,F9,OH
Jun 2024 99 24 4 0 AA,F9,OH
May 2024 82 28 1 0 AA,F9,OH,YX
Apr 2024 103 23 0 0 AA,F9,OH,YX
Mar 2024 73 13 1 0 F9,OH
Feb 2024 54 10 0 0 OH,YX
Jan 2024 61 10 3 0 F9,YX,OH

PHL–CVG seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (84.9%) · weakest: July (65.7%)

60%65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78.3%

Strongest calendar month

November

84.9% on-time · ~85 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~111 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

65.7% on-time · ~83 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.0%

46 of 2,318 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

3 of 2,318 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

PHL - Philadelphia

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Philadelphia, PA.

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

Compare PHL vs CVG

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among PHL departures

From PHL, this corridor sits with 60 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 65 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (4 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Cincinnati · fleet on-time rank #3975 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PHL to CVG

The Philadelphia to Cincinnati corridor (PHL to CVG) posts a 77.5% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 6,170 tracked flights. Late flights run 84.4 minutes behind on average. 18 carriers cover the 507-mile route; over the last 24 months, 46 of 2,318 flights were cancelled (2.0%) and 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 56% - a 31-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PHL–CVG peaks in November at 84.9% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~111 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 65.7%, a 19.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PHL to CVG rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PHL to CVG ranks #2030 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 PHL to CVG? ▼
Flights from Philadelphia to Cincinnati have a 77.5% on-time rate based on 6,170 flights. The average delay is 84.4 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHL to CVG? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (46 of 2,318 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHL to CVG? ▼
The flight distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Cincinnati (CVG) is approximately 507 miles. This route is served by 18 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHL to CVG? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (88% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (56% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

PHL Airport

Philadelphia
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 PHL–CVG data

PHL–CVG is mid-pack at 77.5% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare PHL and CVG airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PHL airport
  • If your dates flex, November (84.9% on-time) beats July (65.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.5% 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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