81% of flights from Cincinnati to Tampa arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is about the typical U.S. route. The 11 a.m. departures ran on time 91% of the time; the 2 p.m. ones 79%. Most reliable airline: Frontier Airlines (83%). 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 CVG → TPA: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 48% of the time. About 1 in 14 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 62 three hours or more; 0.8% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early81%
- 15–30 min late5.6%
- 30–60 min late5.2%
- 1–2 hours late4.3%
- 2–3 hours late1.5%
- 3+ hours late1.6%
- Diverted0.3%
- Cancelled0.8%
Share of all 744 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 | 372 | 79% | 1.3% | −8 min | 8.3% | +74 min | Delta Air Lines 97%, Endeavor Air 3% |
| Frontier Airlines | 372 | 83% | 0.3% | −13 min | 6.5% | +83 min | 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 CVG). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | Delta Air Lines | Frontier Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| 11 a.m. | — | 91% |
| 2 p.m. | 79% | — |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: November (88%). Worst: March (70%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 121 | 81% | 0.8% |
| Tuesday | 80 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 80 | — | — |
| Thursday | 117 | 82% | 0.0% |
| Friday | 121 | 83% | 0.8% |
| Saturday | 106 | 81% | 0.0% |
| Sunday | 119 | 76% | 1.7% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: airline 4 · weather 1 · air traffic/airport 1
Month by month
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F9 1668 | 11:00 a.m. | 277 | 87% | 0.0% | −14 min | Frontier Airlines |
| DL 1679 | 2:27 p.m. | 343 | 79% | 1.2% | −8 min | Delta Air Lines |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | 4 | 25% | 0 |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 1 |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
Questions
How often are flights from CVG to TPA on time?
81% of 744 scheduled flights from Cincinnati, OH to Tampa, FL arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.8% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly CVG to TPA?
Flights scheduled to leave at 11 a.m. were the most reliable (91% on time). The 2 p.m. departures were the least (79%).
Which airline is most on time from CVG to TPA?
Frontier Airlines: 83% of its 372 flights on the route arrived on time. Delta Air Lines: 79%.
What month has the most delays from CVG to TPA?
March (70% on time). The best month is November (88%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- TPA → CVG (return)
- Cincinnati Northern Kentucky (CVG) delays by hour
- Flights into Tampa (TPA)
- Delta Air Lines 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.