TPA (Tampa) to CVG (Cincinnati) flights arrive on time 74% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Frontier Airlines at 76%. The average delay is 85 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.TPA → CVG
TPA (Tampa) 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?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Frontier Airlines leads slightly at 76% vs Delta Air Lines at 72%.
Airline Comparison
Frontier Airlines leads at 76% on time; Delta Air Lines trails at 72%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from TPA
79% on timeExpect ~16 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. TPA has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~13 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
TPA cancels 2.1% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.
Arriving at CVG
81% on timeWhen 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.