Cleveland (CLE) to New York (JFK): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying CLE to JFK isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 84% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. SkyWest Airlines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 93% of the time.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.8%
- Flights/day
- 1.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 48m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 425 mi
Best airline from CLE to JFK
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 93% | 9 min | 0.0% | 133 |
| JetBlue Airways | 92% | 8 min | 5.7% | 123 |
| Republic Airways | 83% | 15 min | 4.0% | 1,517 |
| Endeavor Air | 82% | 21 min | 3.8% | 264 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLE to JFK
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (98% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 16 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 87% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 14 min |
| Friday | 82% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft34%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system37%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLE to JFK delayed?
- 16% of CLE–JFK 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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLE to JFK?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 93%, based on 133 flights. 4 airlines flew CLE–JFK frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLE to JFK?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (98% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (70%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLE to JFK?
- The scheduled CLE–JFK flight time averages 1h 48m over 425 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are CLE to JFK flights cancelled?
- 3.8% 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 JFK?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 99%. If your dates are flexible, that 43-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,037 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.