Best Time to Fly CVG to FLL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
988 flights were scheduled from Cincinnati (CVG) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) in the last 12 months, and 76.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.4 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Delta Air Lines led with 78.8% on time and Allegiant Air was last with 71.8%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (86% on time) and December the worst month (69%).
The cancellation rate was 0.9% (US average 1.8%).
CVG to FLL on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 78.8% | 74 min | 0.9% | 533 |
| Frontier Airlines | 75.3% | 88 min | 1.5% | 198 |
| Allegiant Air | 71.8% | 61 min | 0.4% | 257 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CVG to FLL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,062 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 59.4% | 2.9% | 34 |
| 6am–7am | 89.2% | 0.6% | 169 |
| 7am–8am | 85.5% | 1.0% | 602 |
| 8am–9am | 85.4% | 0.8% | 131 |
| 9am–10am | 77.5% | 0.0% | 40 |
| 10am–11am | 78.0% | 2.4% | 42 |
| 11am–12pm | 80.9% | 1.4% | 71 |
| 12pm–1pm | 67.3% | 3.5% | 57 |
| 1pm–2pm | 75.0% | 0.0% | 32 |
| 2pm–3pm | 70.8% | 1.0% | 201 |
| 3pm–4pm | 74.3% | 0.3% | 359 |
| 4pm–5pm | 63.3% | 2.5% | 202 |
| 5pm–6pm | 64.3% | 0.0% | 70 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 22 | |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 11 | |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 12 | |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 7 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CVG to FLL
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 76.2% | -2.7 pts | 0.0% | 42 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 70.8% | -8.2 pts | 0.9% | 108 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 73.1% | -5.9 pts | 1.3% | 393 |
| All other days | 78.9% | — | 1.1% | 1,519 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).