Best Time to Fly MSP to CVG: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Minneapolis-St Paul International → Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
827 flights were scheduled from Minneapolis (MSP) to Cincinnati (CVG) in the last 12 months, and 79.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.8 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
October has been the best month (93% on time) and Thursday the weakest day of the week (75%).
0.7% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
MSP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 79.4% | 55 min | 0.7% | 822 |
| SkyWest Airlines | Limited data | 5 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MSP to CVG
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,860 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 85.6% | 1.6% | 247 |
| 8am–9am | 86.0% | 0.0% | 121 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 3 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 81.9% | 0.0% | 344 |
| 1pm–2pm | 83.3% | 0.0% | 90 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 74.4% | 0.9% | 315 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 26 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 74.5% | 0.6% | 162 |
| 8pm–9pm | 78.3% | 0.4% | 510 |
| 9pm–10pm | 73.5% | 5.6% | 36 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MSP 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) | 69.8% | -12.5 pts | 0.0% | 43 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 74.5% | -7.8 pts | 0.0% | 47 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 73.9% | -8.4 pts | 0.4% | 474 |
| All other days | 82.3% | — | 0.8% | 1,296 |
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).