Best Time to Fly CVG to AUS: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International → Austin - Bergstrom International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
183 flights were scheduled from Cincinnati (CVG) to Austin (AUS) in the last 12 months, and 76.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.7 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Frontier Airlines led with 84.8% on time and Allegiant Air was last with 73.1%.
Over 24 months, Thursday was the most reliable day (91% on time) and July the worst month (71%).
The cancellation rate was 0.0% (US average 1.8%).
CVG to AUS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | 84.8% | 54 min | 0.0% | 33 |
| Southwest Airlines | 75.4% | 35 min | 0.0% | 57 |
| Allegiant Air | 73.1% | 69 min | 0.0% | 93 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CVG to AUS
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 634 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 88.6% | 0.0% | 35 |
| 7am–8am | 88.4% | 0.0% | 70 |
| 8am–9am | 82.7% | 0.0% | 231 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 22 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 22 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 76.2% | 0.0% | 42 |
| 1pm–2pm | 85.7% | 0.0% | 71 |
| 2pm–3pm | 72.9% | 0.0% | 48 |
| 3pm–4pm | 68.9% | 0.0% | 45 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 23 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 17 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CVG to AUS
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) | Limited data | 17 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 29 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 77.2% | -4.3 pts | 0.0% | 128 |
| All other days | 81.5% | — | 0.0% | 460 |
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).