Boston (BOS) to Cleveland (CLE): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on BOS–CLE. September 2024 flights landed on schedule 91% of the time, but March 2026 dropped to 63% — a gap of 28 points. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 64%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.7%
- Flights/day
- 4.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 9m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 563 mi
Best airline from BOS to CLE
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 81% | 13 min | 1.8% | 1,758 |
| Frontier Airlines | 79% | 16 min | 1.0% | 102 |
| JetBlue Airways | 76% | 18 min | 1.6% | 1,518 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BOS to CLE
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 13 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 84% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 18 min |
| Friday | 76% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft46%
- Airline operations39%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BOS to CLE delayed?
- 21% of BOS–CLE flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BOS to CLE?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 1,758 flights. 3 airlines flew BOS–CLE frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BOS to CLE?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (60%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BOS to CLE?
- The scheduled BOS–CLE flight time averages 2h 9m over 563 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are BOS to CLE flights cancelled?
- 1.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from BOS to CLE?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,378 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.