73% of flights from Orlando to Cincinnati arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The 8 a.m. departures ran on time 83% of the time; the 4 p.m. ones 55%. Most reliable airline: Frontier Airlines (75%). 11% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for MCO → CVG: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 50% of the time. About 1 in 10 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 46 three hours or more; 1.6% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early73%
- 15–30 min late8.0%
- 30–60 min late7.6%
- 1–2 hours late5.2%
- 2–3 hours late2.2%
- 3+ hours late2.2%
- Diverted0.2%
- Cancelled1.6%
Share of all 1,832 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | 820 | 75% | 1.6% | −10 min | 9.9% | +79 min | Frontier Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines | 777 | 71% | 1.7% | −3 min | 9.8% | +86 min | Delta Air Lines 93%, Endeavor Air 5%, Republic Airways 2% |
| Southwest Airlines | 235 | 71% | 1.3% | +2 min | 8.1% | +61 min | Southwest Airlines |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at MCO). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | Frontier Airlines | Delta Air Lines |
|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | 81% | — |
| 11 a.m. | — | 78% |
| 7 p.m. | — | 67% |
| 9 p.m. | 63% | — |
Last flight of the day
On MCO → CVG, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 2.2% of the time, against 1.3% for its earlier flights (1.7× as often). It arrived 3+ hours late 3.0% of the time (earlier flights: 1.8%). It matters more than the numbers suggest. Miss an earlier flight and there's another one that evening; miss the last one and you're usually waiting until morning.
| Airline | Last departure | Last: cancelled | Last: 3h+ late | Earlier: cancelled | Next morning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 7:16 p.m. | 2.0% | 3.9% | 1.5% | first flight 11:25 a.m. |
| Frontier Airlines | 9:20 p.m. | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.1% | first flight 11:07 a.m. |
Last flight = the airline's last scheduled departure on this route that day, on days it flies the route at least twice; past 12 months. Times are typical scheduled times over the latest three months.
If you need to be in CVG tonight, book an earlier flight so there's a backup if it's cancelled.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: September (83%). Worst: July (64%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 285 | 71% | 3.2% |
| Tuesday | 204 | 78% | 1.0% |
| Wednesday | 206 | 84% | 0.5% |
| Thursday | 268 | 75% | 1.5% |
| Friday | 280 | 71% | 0.0% |
| Saturday | 309 | 73% | 1.3% |
| Sunday | 280 | 63% | 3.2% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 18 · airline 10 · air traffic/airport 1
Month by month
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F9 1565 | 10:40 a.m. | 203 | 79% | 0.0% | −13 min | Frontier Airlines |
| DL 511 | 11:15 a.m. | 362 | 78% | 1.4% | −5 min | Delta Air Lines |
| F9 1713 | 3:20 p.m. | 283 | 78% | 1.8% | −11 min | Frontier Airlines |
| F9 1749 | 4:52 p.m. | 167 | 70% | 1.8% | −6 min | Frontier Airlines |
| DL 2824 | 7:20 p.m. | 356 | 67% | 2.0% | −1 min | Delta Air Lines |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2026 | 6 | 0% | 6 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 6 | 0% | 5 |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 5 | 0% | 1 |
| Aug 2, 2026 | 5 | 0% | 0 |
| Jun 19, 2026 | 5 | 0% | 0 |
Questions
How often are flights from MCO to CVG on time?
73% of 1,832 scheduled flights from Orlando, FL to Cincinnati, OH arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 1.6% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly MCO to CVG?
Flights scheduled to leave at 8 a.m. were the most reliable (83% on time). The 4 p.m. departures were the least (55%).
Which airline is most on time from MCO to CVG?
Frontier Airlines: 75% of its 820 flights on the route arrived on time. Delta Air Lines: 71%. Southwest Airlines: 71%.
What month has the most delays from MCO to CVG?
July (64% on time). The best month is September (83%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from MCO to CVG more likely to be cancelled?
Yes. Each airline's last MCO–CVG flight of the day was cancelled 2.2% of the time over the past year, against 1.3% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- CVG → MCO (return)
- Orlando (MCO) delays by hour
- Flights into Cincinnati Northern Kentucky (CVG)
- Frontier Airlines on-time record
- Delta Air Lines on-time record
- Southwest Airlines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.