Cleveland (CLE) to Phoenix (PHX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on CLE–PHX. July 2025 flights landed on schedule 89% of the time, but December 2025 dropped to 60% — a gap of 29 points. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (82% vs 70%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.5%
- Flights/day
- 2.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 30m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,737 mi
Best airline from CLE to PHX
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 81% | 12 min | 0.2% | 522 |
| Southwest Airlines | 77% | 11 min | 0.0% | 712 |
| Frontier Airlines | 75% | 18 min | 1.4% | 643 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLE to PHX
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 12 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 11 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 82% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 19 min |
| Friday | 75% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 12 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft36%
- Airline operations40%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLE to PHX delayed?
- 22% of CLE–PHX 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 PHX?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 522 flights. 3 airlines flew CLE–PHX frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLE to PHX?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLE to PHX?
- The scheduled CLE–PHX flight time averages 4h 30m over 1,737 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are CLE to PHX flights cancelled?
- 0.5% 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 PHX?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was July 2025 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,877 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.