Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Tampa (TPA) flights
Frontier Airlines, Delta Air Lines fly nonstop from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport to Tampa International Airport, with about 14 flights a week in July 2026. The 773-mile flight takes about 2h 6m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 773 mi · 1,244 km
- Flight time
- 2h 6m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 85%
Airlines flying CVG to TPA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | 7 | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 58,563 | 2h 11m |
| Delta Air Lines | 7 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900ER | 51,354 | 2h 1m |
| Endeavor AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ900 | 796 | 2h 11m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
CVG to TPA flight schedule
2 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 11:00am and the last at 2:55pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F9 1668Frontier Airlines | 11:00am | 1:15pm | 31 | 87% |
| DL 1679Delta Air Lines | 2:55pm | 5:04pm | 31 | 81% |
Is CVG to TPA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 82% of 744 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 11am were the most punctual (91%), those around 3pm the least (78%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (49%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 372 | 80% | 15 min | 1.3% |
| Frontier Airlines | 372 | 83% | 15 min | 0.3% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 32 | 84% | |
| 6am to 7am | 70 | 87% | |
| 8am to 9am | 45 | 80% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 106 | 91% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 42 | 88% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 227 | 81% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 90 | 78% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 23 | 70% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 19 | 68% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 24 | 61% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 21 | 71% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 60 | 7,568 | |
| September 2025 | 51 | 6,556 | |
| October 2025 | 52 | 7,647 | |
| November 2025 | 56 | 7,760 | |
| December 2025 | 72 | 10,313 | |
| January 2026 | 54 | 7,420 | |
| February 2026 | 53 | 8,610 | |
| March 2026 | 76 | 12,742 | |
| April 2026 | 72 | 11,666 | |
| May 2026 | 70 | 11,172 | |
| June 2026 | 62 | 9,784 | |
| July 2026 | 62 | 9,746 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.