Cleveland (CLE) to Philadelphia (PHL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on CLE–PHL: 4.6% 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, 74% 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
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.6%
- Flights/day
- 2.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 29m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 363 mi
Best airline from CLE to PHL
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 79% | 14 min | 2.0% | 408 |
| Frontier Airlines | 76% | 20 min | 1.5% | 136 |
| PSA Airlines | 74% | 30 min | 5.9% | 1,096 |
| American Airlines | 69% | 26 min | 4.6% | 607 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLE to PHL
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (52%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 25 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 17 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 82% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 24 min |
| Friday | 66% | 33 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 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 aircraft47%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather1%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLE to PHL delayed?
- 26% of CLE–PHL 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 25 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 408 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 7 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (52%). 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 29m over 363 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are CLE to PHL flights cancelled?
- 4.6% 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 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 2,247 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.