Best Time to Fly CVG to SLC: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International → Salt Lake City International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
822 flights were scheduled from Cincinnati (CVG) to Salt Lake City (SLC) in the last 12 months, and 85.6% of those that flew arrived on time, 7.9 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (90% on time) and December the worst month (76%).
The cancellation rate was 0.5% (US average 1.8%).
CVG to SLC 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 | 85.6% | 72 min | 0.5% | 822 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CVG to SLC
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,592 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 89.2% | 0.0% | 129 |
| 7am–8am | 92.8% | 0.0% | 112 |
| 8am–9am | 90.9% | 0.6% | 486 |
| 12pm–1pm | 90.8% | 0.0% | 119 |
| 2pm–3pm | 61.3% | 0.8% | 120 |
| 5pm–6pm | 80.5% | 1.2% | 83 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 18 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 79.4% | 0.4% | 523 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 1 | |
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 SLC
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) | Limited data | 24 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 71.7% | -14.8 pts | 0.0% | 60 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 79.1% | -7.4 pts | 0.3% | 326 |
| All other days | 86.5% | — | 0.5% | 1,182 |
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).