Philadelphia (PHL) to Cleveland (CLE): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The biggest risk when flying PHL to CLE isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 73% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Frontier Airlines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 86% of the time.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.7%
- Flights/day
- 3.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 39m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 363 mi
Best airline from PHL to CLE
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlinesmost reliable | 86% | 15 min | 1.2% | 165 |
| Republic Airways | 77% | 14 min | 2.9% | 410 |
| PSA Airlines | 73% | 27 min | 4.3% | 1,055 |
| American Airlines | 69% | 22 min | 3.8% | 664 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHL to CLE
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 17 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 81% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 24 min |
| Friday | 67% | 34 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 28 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 22 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 operations27%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHL to CLE delayed?
- 27% of PHL–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 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PHL to CLE?
- Frontier Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 165 flights. 4 airlines flew PHL–CLE frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHL to CLE?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHL to CLE?
- The scheduled PHL–CLE flight time averages 1h 39m over 363 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are PHL to CLE flights cancelled?
- 3.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from PHL to CLE?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,294 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.