Charlotte (CLT) to Cleveland (CLE): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on CLT–CLE. September 2025 flights landed on schedule 87% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 44% — a gap of 43 points. Across the full period the route averages 72% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 64%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.8%
- Flights/day
- 4.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 38m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 430 mi
Best airline from CLT to CLE
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlinesmost reliable | 74% | 17 min | 5.9% | 337 |
| American Airlines | 73% | 21 min | 1.4% | 3,268 |
| Frontier Airlines | 67% | 40 min | 2.1% | 195 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to CLE
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68% | 27 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 19 min |
| Friday | 71% | 27 min |
| Saturday | 70% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 27 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft53%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to CLE delayed?
- 28% of CLT–CLE 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 22 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLT to CLE?
- PSA Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 74%, based on 337 flights. 3 airlines flew CLT–CLE frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to CLE?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (55%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLT to CLE?
- The scheduled CLT–CLE flight time averages 1h 38m over 430 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are CLT to CLE flights cancelled?
- 1.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from CLT to CLE?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 44% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 43-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,813 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.