78% of flights from Austin to Cincinnati arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is about the typical U.S. route. 8% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for AUS → CVG: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 53% of the time. About 1 in 14 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 279 three hours or more; 0.5% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early78%
- 15–30 min late8.1%
- 30–60 min late5.9%
- 1–2 hours late5.0%
- 2–3 hours late1.8%
- 3+ hours late0.4%
- Diverted0.2%
- Cancelled0.5%
Share of all 558 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 361 | 86% | 0.8% | −10 min | 6.9% | +88 min | Endeavor Air |
| Southwest Airlines | 88 | — | — | — | — | — | Southwest Airlines |
| Allegiant Air | 85 | — | — | — | — | — | Allegiant Air |
| Frontier Airlines | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | Frontier Airlines |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at AUS). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | Delta Air Lines |
|---|---|
| 10 a.m. | 85% |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: December (88%). Worst: July (60%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 107 | 70% | 0.0% |
| Tuesday | 65 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 68 | — | — |
| Thursday | 74 | — | — |
| Friday | 104 | 74% | 1.0% |
| Saturday | 63 | — | — |
| Sunday | 77 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: airline 2 · weather 1
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 5005 | 10:49 a.m. | 208 | 83% | 0.0% | −9 min | Endeavor Air |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Jul 24, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
Questions
How often are flights from AUS to CVG on time?
78% of 558 scheduled flights from Austin, TX to Cincinnati, OH arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.5% were cancelled.
What month has the most delays from AUS to CVG?
July (60% on time). The best month is December (88%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- CVG → AUS (return)
- Austin-Bergstrom (AUS) delays by hour
- Flights into Cincinnati Northern Kentucky (CVG)
- Delta Air Lines on-time record
- Southwest Airlines on-time record
- Allegiant Air on-time record
- Frontier Airlines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.