New York (JFK) to Cleveland (CLE): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying JFK to CLE isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 83% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 85% of the time.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 1.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 57m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 425 mi
Best airline from JFK to CLE
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 85% | 11 min | 2.6% | 1,518 |
| Endeavor Air | 84% | 11 min | 4.2% | 264 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 69% | 23 min | 4.5% | 132 |
| JetBlue Airways | 68% | 28 min | 4.8% | 124 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JFK to CLE
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 12 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 88% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 12 min |
| Friday | 81% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 14 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft41%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system25%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JFK to CLE delayed?
- 17% of JFK–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 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from JFK to CLE?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 1,518 flights. 4 airlines flew JFK–CLE frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from JFK to CLE?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (69%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from JFK to CLE?
- The scheduled JFK–CLE flight time averages 1h 57m over 425 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are JFK to CLE flights cancelled?
- 3% 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 JFK to CLE?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 67% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,038 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.