Cleveland (CLE) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Cleveland (CLE) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) effectively runs on two schedules. In March 2025, 85% of arrivals were on time; in June 2026 that fell to 63% — a 22-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 74% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (82% vs 58%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Flights/day
- 4.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 4m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,021 mi
Best airline from CLE to DFW
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 75% | 22 min | 2.4% | 3,077 |
| Frontier Airlines | 71% | 21 min | 0.6% | 360 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLE to DFW
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (53%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 26 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 78% | 21 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 23 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 20 min |
| Friday | 74% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 23 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft42%
- Airline operations38%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLE to DFW delayed?
- 26% of CLE–DFW flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 22 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLE to DFW?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 75%, based on 3,077 flights. 2 airlines flew CLE–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLE to DFW?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (53%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLE to DFW?
- The scheduled CLE–DFW flight time averages 3h 4m over 1,021 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are CLE to DFW flights cancelled?
- 2.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from CLE to DFW?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was March 2025 at 85%. If your dates are flexible, that 22-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,478 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.