Cleveland (CLE) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Cleveland (CLE) to Charlotte (CLT) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 92% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 58% — a 34-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 63%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.0%
- Flights/day
- 5.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 45m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 430 mi
Best airline from CLE to CLT
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 81% | 17 min | 1.6% | 3,124 |
| Frontier Airlines | 76% | 28 min | 1.4% | 211 |
| PSA Airlines | 70% | 33 min | 6.2% | 337 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLE to CLT
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 17 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 86% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 19 min |
| Friday | 80% | 26 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 24 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft49%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLE to CLT delayed?
- 21% of CLE–CLT 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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLE to CLT?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 3,124 flights. 3 airlines flew CLE–CLT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLE to CLT?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (58%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLE to CLT?
- The scheduled CLE–CLT flight time averages 1h 45m over 430 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are CLE to CLT flights cancelled?
- 2% 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 CLE to CLT?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,679 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.