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Route on-time record

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

Cincinnati / Covington (Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport) to New York (John F. Kennedy International Airport). 688 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 86% arrived within 15 minutes and 3.3% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Republic 4657 at 9:25 AM.

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CVG → JFK

Cincinnati / Covington to New York: 688 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

86%

Cancelled

3.3%

avg delay 10 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

98% on time vs 60% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

Republic

84% chance on time

Check CVG to JFK fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $359 (American 4657 on 2026-11-25). 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. #1 · Republic 4657 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    9:25 AM → 11:30 AM2h 05m nonstop

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

    89%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    92%
    Cancelled
    3.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    8 min
    • Arrived on time 92% of the time (287 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.0% of the time (9 of 296).

    Strong track record · 287 flights

    Find 9:25 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · Republic 4408 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    11:52 AM → 1:59 PM2h 07m nonstop

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

    86%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    91%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 91% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Lands inside JFK's trouble window: 66% of its 168 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Limited track record · 11 flights

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  3. #3 · Republic 4426 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    2:03 PM → 4:18 PM2h 15m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    84%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    88%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    5 min
    • Arrived on time 88% of the time (42 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 42 scheduled flights.
    • Lands inside JFK's trouble window: 66% of its 168 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Limited track record · 42 flights

    Find 2:03 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Republic Airways (sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express)84%

    688 flights · 86% on time as flown · 3.3% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM98%

    44 flights · avg delay 1 min

  • 9 AM to noon89%

    362 flights · avg delay 10 min

  • Noon to 3 PM85%

    241 flights · avg delay 8 min

  • 3 to 6 PM60%

    37 flights · avg delay 32 min

Best day: Wednesday (88%). Worst: Thursday (84%).

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
85
F
88
M
89
A
87
M
85
J
82
J
78
A
84
S
90
O
91
N
92
D
82

What delays this route

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)39%
  • Late-arriving aircraft35%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume24%
  • Severe weather2%

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

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CVG to JFK questions

What time of day is best to fly CVG to JFK?
Before 9 AM: 98% of flights arrived on time, against 60% for departures 3 to 6 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 JFK?
Republic, with a season-adjusted 84% chance of operating and arriving on time over 688 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 JFK?
July (78% on time); the best was November (92%), 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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