Los Angeles (LAX) to Cleveland (CLE): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on LAX–CLE. September 2025 flights landed on schedule 98% of the time, but July 2025 dropped to 77% — a gap of 21 points. Across the full period the route averages 90% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 90%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 6 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Flights/day
- 1.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 33m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,052 mi
Best airline from LAX to CLE
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 91% | 6 min | 0.2% | 1,263 |
| Spirit Airlines | 82% | 12 min | 5.7% | 88 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAX to CLE
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (97% on-time); avoid 9 a.m. departures (83%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 91% | 6 min |
| Tuesday | 90% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 88% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 90% | 5 min |
| Friday | 88% | 8 min |
| Saturday | 88% | 8 min |
| Sundaybest | 94% | 3 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft52%
- Airline operations38%
- National airspace system10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAX to CLE delayed?
- 10% of LAX–CLE 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 6 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LAX to CLE?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 91%, based on 1,263 flights. 2 airlines flew LAX–CLE frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LAX to CLE?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 9 a.m. have the worst (83%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LAX to CLE?
- The scheduled LAX–CLE flight time averages 4h 33m over 2,052 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 10% of the time.
- How often are LAX to CLE flights cancelled?
- 0.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from LAX to CLE?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 77% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 98%. If your dates are flexible, that 21-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,406 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.