IAH (Houston) to CVG (Cincinnati) flights arrive on time 74% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 92%. The average delay is 67 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.IAH → CVG
IAH (Houston) to CVG (Cincinnati)
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This route is delayed fairly often. About 74% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
SkyWest Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 92% on time vs Frontier Airlines at 64%.
Airline Comparison
SkyWest Airlines leads at 92% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 64%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from IAH
79% on timeExpect ~19 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. IAH has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~13 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at CVG
80% on timeWhen flights into CVG are late, the average delay is 75 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at CVG: TSA is ~30 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.