Cleveland (CLE) to Newark (EWR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on CLE–EWR: 3.4% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 79% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.4%
- Flights/day
- 5.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 38m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 404 mi
Best airline from CLE to EWR
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 80% | 22 min | 2.2% | 2,835 |
| Republic Airways | 78% | 17 min | 5.9% | 1,379 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLE to EWR
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (53%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 18 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 84% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 29 min |
| Friday | 77% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 28 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft23%
- Airline operations14%
- National airspace system60%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLE to EWR delayed?
- 21% of CLE–EWR 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 21 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLE to EWR?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 2,835 flights. 2 airlines flew CLE–EWR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLE to EWR?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 6 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 EWR?
- The scheduled CLE–EWR flight time averages 1h 38m over 404 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are CLE to EWR flights cancelled?
- 3.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from CLE to EWR?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 49% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 44-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,214 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.