Chicago to Cincinnati — airline reliability comparison
Republic Airways is the most reliable airline on the ORD to CVG route with a 87% on-time rate, compared to American Airlines at 59%. Based on 3,220 flights tracked.
This route involves weather-prone airports and high-congestion airports, which can affect reliability regardless of airline.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.| Airline | On-Time % | Cancel % | Avg Delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic AirwaysYXBest | 87% | 1.9% | 60m | 3,220 |
| SkyWest AirlinesOO | 76% | 2.7% | 72m | 1,933 |
| United AirlinesUA | 75% | 1.1% | 63m | 2,889 |
| MQ | 74% | 1.3% | 62m | 4,006 |
| PSA AirlinesOH | 65% | 3.8% | 128m | 37 |
| American AirlinesAAWorst | 59% | 1.6% | 83m | 68 |
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.