Cleveland (CLE) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
When you fly CLE to FLL matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 97% on-time in November 2024 to just 69% in March 2026. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 67%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 3.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 54m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,062 mi
Best airline from CLE to FLL
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 90% | 7 min | 0.5% | 1,003 |
| Spirit Airlines | 77% | 19 min | 2.9% | 591 |
| Frontier Airlines | 76% | 20 min | 2.0% | 761 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLE to FLL
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 87% | 12 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 89% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 10 min |
| Friday | 83% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft39%
- Airline operations24%
- National airspace system32%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLE to FLL delayed?
- 18% of CLE–FLL 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 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLE to FLL?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 90%, based on 1,003 flights. 3 airlines flew CLE–FLL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLE to FLL?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (54%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLE to FLL?
- The scheduled CLE–FLL flight time averages 2h 54m over 1,062 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are CLE to FLL flights cancelled?
- 1.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from CLE to FLL?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 69% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,379 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.