74% of flights from Tampa to Cincinnati arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The 7 a.m. departures ran on time 92% of the time; the 5 p.m. ones 69%. Most reliable airline: Frontier Airlines (78%). 13% 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 TPA → CVG: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 43% of the time. About 1 in 8 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 37 three hours or more; 0.8% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early74%
- 15–30 min late7.2%
- 30–60 min late5.6%
- 1–2 hours late6.4%
- 2–3 hours late2.7%
- 3+ hours late2.7%
- Diverted0.1%
- Cancelled0.8%
Share of all 746 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | 374 | 78% | 0.3% | −11 min | 9.1% | +87 min | Frontier Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines | 372 | 71% | 1.3% | −6 min | 14.5% | +103 min | Delta Air Lines 97%, Endeavor Air 3% |
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 TPA). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | Frontier Airlines | Delta Air Lines |
|---|---|---|
| 7 a.m. | 92% | — |
| 5 p.m. | — | 70% |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: November (88%). Worst: July (59%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 121 | 74% | 0.8% |
| Tuesday | 80 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 80 | — | — |
| Thursday | 118 | 77% | 0.0% |
| Friday | 121 | 78% | 0.8% |
| Saturday | 106 | 77% | 0.0% |
| Sunday | 120 | 61% | 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 1303 | 7:45 a.m. | 276 | 87% | 0.0% | −13 min | Frontier Airlines |
| DL 1679 | 6:25 p.m. | 311 | 70% | 1.3% | −5 min | Delta Air Lines |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2025 | 3 | 0% | 1 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 1 |
| Feb 15, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
Questions
How often are flights from TPA to CVG on time?
74% of 746 scheduled flights from Tampa, FL to Cincinnati, OH 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 TPA to CVG?
Flights scheduled to leave at 7 a.m. were the most reliable (92% on time). The 5 p.m. departures were the least (69%).
Which airline is most on time from TPA to CVG?
Frontier Airlines: 78% of its 374 flights on the route arrived on time. Delta Air Lines: 71%.
What month has the most delays from TPA to CVG?
July (59% on time). The best month is November (88%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- CVG → TPA (return)
- Tampa (TPA) delays by hour
- Flights into Cincinnati Northern Kentucky (CVG)
- Frontier Airlines on-time record
- Delta Air Lines 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.