Cleveland (CLE) to Philadelphia (PHL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Delays are only half the story on CLE–PHL: 4.1% 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, 73% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 79% of the time.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 26 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.1%
- Flights/day
- 3.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 28m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 363 mi
Best airline from CLE to PHL
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 79% | 15 min | 2.2% | 413 |
| PSA Airlines | 75% | 31 min | 5.5% | 1,055 |
| Frontier Airlines | 74% | 21 min | 1.2% | 165 |
| American Airlines | 67% | 27 min | 3.9% | 662 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLE to PHL
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (49%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 24 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 19 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 81% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 26 min |
| Friday | 66% | 32 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 29 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 31 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft45%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLE to PHL delayed?
- 27% of CLE–PHL 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 26 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLE to PHL?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 413 flights. 4 airlines flew CLE–PHL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLE to PHL?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (49%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLE to PHL?
- The scheduled CLE–PHL flight time averages 1h 28m over 363 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are CLE to PHL flights cancelled?
- 4.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from CLE to PHL?
- December 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 50% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 38-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,295 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.