Route on-time record
CVG to LGA: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Cincinnati / Covington (Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport) to New York (LaGuardia Airport). 464 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 76% arrived within 15 minutes and 5.2% were cancelled.
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CVG → LGA
Cincinnati / Covington to New York: 464 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
76%
Cancelled
5.2%
avg delay 25 min
Best time to leave
Before 9 AM
91% on time vs 57% 6 to 9 PM
Most reliable airline
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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.
None of this route’s recently flown flight numbers operated on that weekday. Try another date, or see the airlines and times below.
Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM91%
184 flights · avg delay 6 min
- 9 AM to noon69%
72 flights · avg delay 29 min
- 3 to 6 PM68%
85 flights · avg delay 42 min
- 6 to 9 PM57%
102 flights · avg delay 37 min
Best day: Saturday (91%). Worst: Friday (82%).
Smarter routing
Nearby airports that run more on time
CVG → EWR 85% chance on time
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport · 408 flights a year · 17 mi from your airports · yours: 72%
CVG → JFK 84% chance on time
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport · 688 flights a year · 11 mi from your airports · yours: 72%
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 aircraft37%
- Air traffic control and airport volume36%
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)25%
- Severe weather1%
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 LGA questions
- What time of day is best to fly CVG to LGA?
- Before 9 AM: 91% of flights arrived on time, against 57% for departures 6 to 9 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
- What is the worst month for delays on CVG to LGA?
- July (73% on time); the best was November (91%), 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.
More routes from CVG
- LGA to CVG (return)
- CVG to ORD 70%
- CVG to ATL 86%
- CVG to BOS 79%
- CVG to CLT 79%
- CVG to MCO 79%
- CVG to DFW 74%
- CVG to DEN 81%
- CVG to PHL 78%
- CVG to DCA 62%
- CVG to MIA 79%
- CVG to FLL 76%
- CVG to MSP 85%
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Live status: FAA delays and ground stops