Which airline is most reliable for MSP (Minneapolis) to CVG (Cincinnati)?

The most reliable airline on the MSP to CVG route is Endeavor Air, with an on-time arrival rate of 82%.

How often are flights delayed from MSP to CVG?

About 19% of flights from MSP to CVG experience delays. 81% arrive on time.

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

When flights from MSP to CVG are delayed, the average delay is approximately 60 minutes.

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

With 81% of MSP to CVG flights arriving on time and an average delay of 60 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.

MSP → CVG

MSP (Minneapolis) to CVG (Cincinnati)

MSP (Minneapolis) to CVG (Cincinnati) flights arrive on time 81% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Endeavor Air at 82%. The average delay is 60 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 81% 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 — Endeavor Air leads slightly at 82% vs SkyWest Airlines at 78%.

Airline Comparison

Endeavor Air leads at 82% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 78%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from MSP

84% on time

Expect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. MSP has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~24 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at CVG

81% on time

When flights into CVG are late, the average delay is 72 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at CVG: TSA is ~13 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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