Best Time to Fly CVG to DFW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International → Dallas/Fort Worth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,708 flights were scheduled from Cincinnati (CVG) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) in the last 12 months, and 74.6% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.0 points below the US average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 75.1%, while Frontier Airlines trailed at 71.5%.
October has been the best month (83% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (72%).
3.2% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
CVG to DFW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 75.1% | 74 min | 3.3% | 1,451 |
| Frontier Airlines | 71.5% | 81 min | 1.5% | 197 |
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 23 | ||
| SkyWest Airlines | Limited data | 30 | ||
| PSA Airlines | Limited data | 7 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CVG to DFW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,499 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 87.0% | 2.6% | 417 |
| 6am–7am | 83.3% | 3.9% | 338 |
| 7am–8am | 77.7% | 1.7% | 231 |
| 8am–9am | 80.8% | 1.6% | 243 |
| 9am–10am | 81.1% | 2.6% | 229 |
| 10am–11am | 88.5% | 8.8% | 57 |
| 11am–12pm | 77.4% | 1.8% | 277 |
| 12pm–1pm | 80.8% | 2.0% | 453 |
| 1pm–2pm | 79.6% | 4.1% | 98 |
| 2pm–3pm | 59.8% | 1.2% | 172 |
| 3pm–4pm | 65.7% | 1.4% | 69 |
| 4pm–5pm | 67.2% | 3.5% | 259 |
| 5pm–6pm | 73.5% | 2.9% | 342 |
| 6pm–7pm | 52.0% | 3.9% | 52 |
| 7pm–8pm | 54.4% | 2.8% | 106 |
| 8pm–9pm | 40.6% | 7.1% | 155 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 1 | |
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 DFW
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) | 73.0% | -3.9 pts | 0.0% | 63 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 79.8% | +2.9 pts | 4.4% | 136 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 67.8% | -9.1 pts | 3.0% | 610 |
| All other days | 76.9% | — | 2.8% | 2,690 |
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).