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2 nonstop, 30 with 1 connection · ranked by overall best · 17 hidden by your Most reliable time setting (they leave at other times of day) · showing the top 3
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Our best overall pick
75% chance you arrive on time · 90% chance every connection works · 30 in legroom · planes about 10 years old · 4h 16m
Top pick#1 · 1 connection · 4h 16m · one ticket (Delta)
7:21 AM → 11:39 AM
42
score
price
live on Aviasales
90%
connections made
75%
arrive on time
90% on time · 0.9% cancel7:21 AM CVG → 9:00 AM ATL1h 37m
Delta 2302
Boeing 737-900ER · 8–13 yrs oldLegroom 30–32 in · 17.3 in wide · Delta MainConnect in ATL · 1h 06m · 92% chance to make it · same ticket: the airline rebooks you if you miss it83% on time · 1.3% cancel10:06 AM ATL → 11:39 AM SRQ1h 33m
Delta 3104
Boeing 737-900ER or Airbus A321 · 8–13 yrs oldLegroom 30–32 in · 17.3–18 in wide · Delta MainWhy this is our top pick
- This morning flight leaves in the most reliable time of day on this route: its best departures have a 67% reliability rating vs 58% for night departures.
Find this Delta trip Look for Delta 2302 + Delta 3104 on Aviasales#2 · 1 connection · 6h 49m · one ticket (Delta)
7:21 AM → 2:09 PM
40
score
price
live on Aviasales
96%
connections made
82%
arrive on time
90% on time · 0.9% cancel7:21 AM CVG → 9:00 AM ATL1h 37m
Delta 2302
Boeing 737-900ER · 8–13 yrs oldLegroom 30–32 in · 17.3 in wide · Delta MainConnect in ATL · 3h 43m · 99% chance to make it · same ticket: the airline rebooks you if you miss it85% on time · 1.8% cancel12:43 PM ATL → 2:09 PM SRQ1h 29m
Delta 2438
Boeing 737-900ER or Airbus A321 · 6–13 yrs oldLegroom 30–33 in · 17.2–18 in wide · Delta MainFind this Delta trip Look for Delta 2302 + Delta 2438 on Aviasales#3 · 1 connection · 5h 46m · one ticket (Delta)
5:53 AM → 11:39 AM
38
score
price
live on Aviasales
97%
connections made
81%
arrive on time
95% on time · 1.4% cancel5:53 AM CVG → 7:25 AM ATL1h 32m
Delta 2441
Boeing 737-800 or 737-900ER · 12–27 yrs oldLegroom 30–32 in · 17.3 in wide · Delta MainConnect in ATL · 2h 41m · 99% chance to make it · same ticket: the airline rebooks you if you miss it83% on time · 1.3% cancel10:06 AM ATL → 11:39 AM SRQ1h 33m
Delta 3104
Boeing 737-900ER or Airbus A321 · 8–13 yrs oldLegroom 30–32 in · 17.3–18 in wide · Delta MainFind this Delta trip Look for Delta 2441 + Delta 3104 on Aviasales
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CVG → SRQ
Cincinnati / Covington to Sarasota/Bradenton: 310 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
75%
Cancelled
0.0%
avg delay 22 min
Best time to leave
9 AM to noon
83% on time vs 66% noon to 3 PM
Most reliable airline
Allegiant
75% chance on time
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Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- Allegiant Air75%
310 flights · 75% on time as flown · 0.0% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM76%
59 flights · avg delay 14 min
- 9 AM to noon83%
105 flights · avg delay 16 min
- Noon to 3 PM66%
47 flights · avg delay 30 min
- 3 to 6 PM79%
43 flights · avg delay 16 min
- 6 to 9 PM68%
40 flights · avg delay 39 min
Best day: Tuesday (83%). Worst: Sunday (72%).
Smarter routing
Nearby airports that run more on time
CVG → PGD 80% chance on time
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport to Punta Gorda Airport · 345 flights a year · 48 mi from your airports · yours: 75%
CVG → TPA 79% chance on time
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport to Tampa International Airport · 728 flights a year · 40 mi from your airports · yours: 75%
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