CVG (Cincinnati) to EWR (Newark) flights arrive on time 83% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Republic Airways at 85%. The average delay is 81 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.CVG → EWR
CVG (Cincinnati) to EWR (Newark)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 83% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.
Accurate?
Republic Airways edges out Endeavor Air on this route — 85% vs 76% on time.
Airline Comparison
Republic Airways leads at 85% on time; Endeavor Air trails at 76%.
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Good to know
Departing from CVG
79% on timeExpect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. CVG has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~23 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at EWR
77% on timeWhen flights into EWR are late, the average delay is 81 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at EWR: TSA is ~34 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
EWR has a 2.8% cancellation rate — keep the airline app handy for rebooking.
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Data last updated August 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.