Best Time to Fly CLT to CVG: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Charlotte Douglas International → Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 72.8% of Charlotte (CLT) to Cincinnati (CVG) flights arrived on time (1,785 scheduled flights). That is 4.8 points below the national average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Envoy Air led with 88.0% on time and American Airlines was last with 70.4%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (82% on time) and June the worst month (59%).
The cancellation rate was 2.1% (US average 1.8%).
CLT to CVG on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 88.0% | 68 min | 9.1% | 55 |
| PSA Airlines | 74.8% | 71 min | 1.9% | 778 |
| American Airlines | 70.4% | 77 min | 1.8% | 952 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CLT to CVG
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,934 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 91.5% | 2.8% | 109 |
| 8am–9am | 91.3% | 0.7% | 150 |
| 9am–10am | 76.8% | 0.5% | 208 |
| 10am–11am | 84.8% | 5.3% | 208 |
| 11am–12pm | 76.0% | 1.4% | 486 |
| 12pm–1pm | 80.0% | 4.1% | 73 |
| 1pm–2pm | 80.2% | 1.1% | 358 |
| 2pm–3pm | 76.1% | 3.1% | 229 |
| 3pm–4pm | 67.2% | 2.3% | 175 |
| 4pm–5pm | 69.1% | 0.4% | 237 |
| 5pm–6pm | 74.8% | 0.0% | 206 |
| 6pm–7pm | 67.9% | 1.1% | 268 |
| 7pm–8pm | 65.2% | 3.7% | 189 |
| 8pm–9pm | 56.7% | 1.8% | 497 |
| 9pm–10pm | 70.4% | 3.9% | 102 |
| 10pm–11pm | 70.0% | 3.1% | 418 |
| 11pm–12am | Limited data | 21 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CLT to CVG
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 72.8% | -2.2 pts | 0.0% | 81 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 71.5% | -3.6 pts | 0.0% | 172 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 62.7% | -12.4 pts | 2.7% | 661 |
| All other days | 75.1% | — | 2.0% | 3,020 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).