Route on-time record

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

Cincinnati / Covington (Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport) to Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport). 1,752 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 74% arrived within 15 minutes and 3.4% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 808 at 8:13 AM.

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CVG → DFW

Cincinnati / Covington to Dallas-Fort Worth: 1,752 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

74%

Cancelled

3.4%

avg delay 21 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

81% on time vs 42% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

PSA

80% chance on time

Check CVG to DFW fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $403 (American 1056 on 2026-10-27). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.

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 · American 808
8:13 AM → 9:55 AM2h 42m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
78%
chance on time
On time (history)
85%
Cancelled
4.2%
Avg arrival delay
12 min
- Arrived on time 85% of the time (46 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 4.2% of the time (2 of 48).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 81% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 42%).
- Short track record (46 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 46 flights
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#2 · American 2059
12:37 PM → 2:15 PM2h 38m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
78%
chance on time
On time (history)
84%
Cancelled
2.3%
Avg arrival delay
10 min
- Arrived on time 84% of the time (43 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- 58% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
- Short track record (43 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 43 flights
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#3 · American 3157
6:00 AM → 7:34 AM2h 34m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 807, 1942; its record covers all of them.
78%
chance on time
On time (history)
81%
Cancelled
3.6%
Avg arrival delay
17 min
- Arrived on time 81% of the time (402 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.6% of the time (15 of 419).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 81% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 42%).
Strong track record · 402 flights
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#4 · American 1810
8:37 AM → 10:26 AM2h 49m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-05.
76%
chance on time
On time (history)
80%
Cancelled
2.1%
Avg arrival delay
20 min
- Arrived on time 80% of the time (137 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 81% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 42%).
Moderate track record · 137 flights
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#5 · American 1568
12:18 PM → 1:59 PM2h 41m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
75%
chance on time
On time (history)
79%
Cancelled
3.3%
Avg arrival delay
22 min
- Arrived on time 79% of the time (146 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.3% of the time (5 of 151).
- Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- 55% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Moderate track record · 146 flights
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#6 · Frontier 1757
11:58 AM → 1:43 PM2h 47m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
73%
chance on time
On time (history)
75%
Cancelled
2.8%
Avg arrival delay
19 min
- Arrived on time 75% of the time (174 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- 53% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Moderate track record · 174 flights
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#7 · American 1713
11:18 AM → 12:50 PM2h 32m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
71%
chance on time
On time (history)
70%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
46 min
- Arrived on time 70% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- 92% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
- Short track record (10 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 10 flights
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#8 · American 2004
5:23 PM → 7:07 PM2h 44m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as American 3305; its record covers all of them.
70%
chance on time
On time (history)
74%
Cancelled
3.3%
Avg arrival delay
16 min
- Arrived on time 74% of the time (206 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.3% of the time (7 of 213).
- 52% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Strong track record · 206 flights
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#9 · SkyWest 6227 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
2:47 PM → 4:25 PM2h 38m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
65%
chance on time
On time (history)
69%
Cancelled
3.6%
Avg arrival delay
16 min
- Arrived on time 69% of the time (26 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- Short track record (26 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 26 flights
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#10 · American 1728
7:59 PM → 9:32 PM2h 33m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
57%
chance on time
On time (history)
33%
Cancelled
18.2%
Avg arrival delay
58 min
- Arrived on time 33% of the time (9 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 42% on time; Before 9 AM: 81%).
- 64% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
- Short track record (9 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 9 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)80%
63 flights · 90% on time as flown · 4.3% cancel
Frontier Airlines72%
181 flights · 75% on time as flown · 3.1% cancel
American Airlines71%
1,455 flights · 74% on time as flown · 3.4% cancel
SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)71%
30 flights · 71% on time as flown · 3.4% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM81%
659 flights · avg delay 17 min
9 AM to noon80%
263 flights · avg delay 16 min
Noon to 3 PM76%
313 flights · avg delay 21 min
3 to 6 PM71%
364 flights · avg delay 20 min
6 to 9 PM42%
152 flights · avg delay 53 min

Best day: Wednesday (78%). Worst: Sunday (73%).

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.

What delays this route

Late-arriving aircraft46%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)27%
Air traffic control and airport volume19%
Severe weather8%

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 DFW questions

What time of day is best to fly CVG to DFW?: Before 9 AM: 81% of flights arrived on time, against 42% 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 DFW?: PSA, with a season-adjusted 80% chance of operating and arriving on time over 63 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 DFW?: June (66% on time); the best was November (84%), 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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