Which airline is most reliable for AUS (Austin) to CVG (Cincinnati)?

The most reliable airline on the AUS to CVG route is Allegiant Air, with an on-time arrival rate of 83%.

How often are flights delayed from AUS to CVG?

About 23% of flights from AUS to CVG experience delays. 77% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on AUS to CVG flights?

When flights from AUS to CVG are delayed, the average delay is approximately 84 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a AUS to CVG flight?

With 77% of AUS to CVG flights arriving on time and an average delay of 84 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at CVG is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

AUS → CVG

AUS (Austin) to CVG (Cincinnati)

AUS (Austin) to CVG (Cincinnati) flights arrive on time 77% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Allegiant Air at 83%. The average delay is 84 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 77% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Allegiant Air leads slightly at 83% vs SkyWest Airlines at 80%.

Airline Comparison

Allegiant Air leads at 83% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 80%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from AUS

79% on time

Expect ~16 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. AUS has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~17 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at CVG

79% on time

When flights into CVG are late, the average delay is 76 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at CVG: TSA is ~10 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated August 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.