BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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ORD→CVG

Chicago, IL (ORD) to Cincinnati, OH (CVG) flight delay odds

69.9% of 4,647 official scheduled ORD-to-CVG flights arrived on time; 18.8% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 3.1% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALVariable
69.9%arrived on time
18.8%30+ min late
3.1%cancelled
4,647scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late11.1%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.5%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+14.3 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for ORD to CVG?

Among qualifying ORD-to-CVG departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 83.2% of 656 flights. Night was lowest at 62.3% across 358 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning65683.2%9.3%1.2%
Late morning73070.7%16.8%3.0%
Afternoon1,61069.0%20.2%2.9%
Evening1,29366.0%22.4%3.6%
Night35862.3%21.5%6.4%

Which weekday was most reliable for ORD to CVG?

Among qualifying ORD-to-CVG weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 76.8% of 664 flights. Sunday was lowest at 63.3% across 687 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday69566.9%20.6%5.0%
Tuesday66476.8%15.2%1.5%
Wednesday65169.9%17.7%2.2%
Thursday68371.3%18.0%3.2%
Friday68968.8%19.4%2.8%
Saturday57873.4%17.0%3.6%
Sunday68763.3%23.4%3.5%

Which airline was most reliable for ORD to CVG?

Among qualifying ORD-to-CVG airline results, Republic Airways had the highest on-time rate: 76.6% of 1,368 flights. American Airlines was lowest at 57.4% across 68 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Republic Airways1,36876.6%13.8%3.4%
Envoy Air1,33369.7%19.7%2.4%
United Airlines94571.2%18.1%1.7%
SkyWest Airlines89659.9%25.1%5.4%
American Airlines6857.4%27.9%1.5%
PSA Airlines3764.9%21.6%5.4%

Which month was most reliable for ORD to CVG?

Among qualifying ORD-to-CVG month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 79.7% of 404 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 57.2% across 346 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202539361.6%25.4%2.5%
August 202540776.2%12.5%2.9%
September 202540479.7%13.9%0.7%
October 202541777.7%11.8%0.0%
November 202537867.2%17.2%8.2%
December 202534657.2%29.5%3.8%
January 202629961.5%26.8%4.3%
February 202631370.9%20.1%0.3%
March 202640858.3%27.5%4.9%
April 202640368.7%18.1%4.5%
May 202645979.1%12.2%2.0%
June 202642075.2%16.2%3.6%

What drove ORD to CVG delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded ORD-to-CVG delay category, accounting for 41.0% of 93,449 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline29.4%
Late aircraft41.0%
National airspace17.9%
Weather11.7%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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