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2 nonstop, 33 with 1 connection · ranked by overall best · 19 hidden by your Most reliable time setting (they leave at other times of day) · showing the top 3
Most reliable time: morning departures (5–11 AM), the window with the best on-time odds for this trip. Turn off “Most reliable” under Departure time in Advanced settings to see every time.
Fares seen on this date: nonstop from 195 · any route from 168 (recent searches, one way, per person; each card opens the live price)
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Why this is our top pick
- This morning flight leaves in the most reliable time of day on this route: its best departures have a 72% reliability rating vs 43% for afternoon departures.
- Compared with the next-best option (Republic 5765 + Republic 5601 on the Embraer E175), it arrives on time 7 points more often.
- Legroom was comparable across the flights we compared (30 in), so it didn't set them apart.
6:00 AM10:55 AMJFK → CVG
Republic · YX 5765 / YX 5601
5h 02m1 stop
1h 07m in BOS
One ticket
77%arrive on time86% connections madeCheck fares- 8:29 AM1:59 PM
JFK → CVG
Republic · YX 4376 / YX 5707
5h 30m1 stop
1h 39m in BOS
One ticket
78%arrive on time90% connections madeCheck fares
Aircraft and legroom reflect the planes each flight has flown recently. Airlines can swap planes and seat maps change, so check the airline’s seat map when you book.
JFK → CVG
New York to Cincinnati / Covington: 690 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
81%
Cancelled
3.0%
avg delay 13 min
Best time to leave
Noon to 3 PM
88% on time vs 67% 3 to 6 PM
Most reliable airline
Republic
78% chance on time
Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $195 (American 4609 on 2026-10-21). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.
Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- Republic Airways (sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express)78%
689 flights · 81% on time as flown · 2.9% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM87%
156 flights · avg delay 5 min
- 9 AM to noon82%
275 flights · avg delay 10 min
- Noon to 3 PM88%
108 flights · avg delay 8 min
- 3 to 6 PM67%
75 flights · avg delay 38 min
- 6 to 9 PM68%
66 flights · avg delay 21 min
Best day: Tuesday (88%). Worst: Saturday (80%).
Smarter routing
Nearby airports that run more on time
EWR → CVG 84% chance on time
Newark Liberty International Airport to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport · 404 flights a year · 21 mi from your airports · yours: 78%
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