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Route on-time record

CVG to ATL: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Cincinnati / Covington (Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport) to Atlanta (Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport). 3,024 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 86% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.5% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Delta 2441 at 5:53 AM.

Flying on a specific date? We’ll adjust for the month, the weekday and the forecast.

CVG → ATL

Cincinnati / Covington to Atlanta: 3,024 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

86%

Cancelled

1.5%

avg delay 11 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

92% on time vs 82% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Delta

86% chance on time

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Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

  1. #1 · Delta 2441

    5:53 AM → 7:25 AM1h 32m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    94%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    96%
    Cancelled
    1.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    3 min
    • Arrived on time 96% of the time (353 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 82%).

    Strong track record · 353 flights

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  2. #2 · Delta 2302

    7:21 AM → 9:00 AM1h 37m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    89%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    90%
    Cancelled
    0.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    7 min
    • Arrived on time 90% of the time (291 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 82%).

    Strong track record · 291 flights

    Find Delta 2302 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · Delta 3148

    1:36 PM → 3:07 PM1h 31m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-06.

    88%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    95%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    13 min
    • Arrived on time 95% of the time (21 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Lands inside ATL's trouble window: 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • 91% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
    • Short track record (21 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 21 flights

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  4. #4 · Delta 851

    3:00 PM → 4:32 PM1h 32m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Delta 3150; its record covers all of them.

    88%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    89%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    9 min
    • Arrived on time 89% of the time (45 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 45 scheduled flights.
    • Lands inside ATL's trouble window: 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • Short track record (45 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 45 flights

    Find Delta 851 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · Delta 3160

    11:22 AM → 12:15 PM1h 27m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30.

    88%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    93%
    Cancelled
    6.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    3 min
    • Arrived on time 93% of the time (28 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 6.7% of the time (2 of 30).
    • Short track record (28 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 28 flights

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  6. #6 · Delta 3119

    8:16 PM → 9:58 PM1h 42m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    86%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    89%
    Cancelled
    5.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 89% of the time (36 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 5.3% of the time (2 of 38).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 82% on time; Before 9 AM: 92%).
    • Short track record (36 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 36 flights

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  7. #7 · Delta 1732

    1:10 PM → 2:40 PM1h 30m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-12.

    86%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    83%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    18 min
    • Arrived on time 83% of the time (36 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 36 scheduled flights.
    • Lands inside ATL's trouble window: 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • 61% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 36 flights

    Find Delta 1732 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  8. #8 · Delta 1271

    1:59 PM → 3:33 PM1h 34m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    85%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    84%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    18 min
    • Arrived on time 84% of the time (25 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Lands inside ATL's trouble window: 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • Short track record (25 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 25 flights

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  9. #9 · Delta 963

    10:00 AM → 11:29 AM1h 33m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    84%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    89%
    Cancelled
    7.6%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 89% of the time (122 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 7.6% of the time (10 of 132).

    Moderate track record · 122 flights

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  10. #10 · Delta 1516

    6:19 PM → 7:53 PM1h 34m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-06.

    83%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    85%
    Cancelled
    0.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    13 min
    • Arrived on time 85% of the time (285 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 82% on time; Before 9 AM: 92%).

    Strong track record · 285 flights

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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Delta Air Lines86%

    2,742 flights · 87% on time as flown · 1.5% cancel

  • Frontier Airlines77%

    282 flights · 77% on time as flown · 1.9% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

  • Before 9 AM92%

    852 flights · avg delay 8 min

  • 9 AM to noon89%

    423 flights · avg delay 8 min

  • Noon to 3 PM83%

    758 flights · avg delay 13 min

  • 3 to 6 PM82%

    499 flights · avg delay 14 min

  • 6 to 9 PM82%

    490 flights · avg delay 14 min

Best day: Wednesday (90%). Worst: Sunday (83%).

On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

J
84
F
87
M
85
A
87
M
83
J
84
J
80
A
86
S
92
O
94
N
91
D
85

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft45%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)30%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume20%
  • Severe weather5%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

CVG to ATL questions

What time of day is best to fly CVG to ATL?
Before 9 AM: 92% of flights arrived on time, against 82% for departures 6 to 9 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
Which airline is most on time from CVG to ATL?
Delta, with a season-adjusted 86% chance of operating and arriving on time over 2,742 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on CVG to ATL?
July (80% on time); the best was October (94%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?
No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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