Philadelphia (PHL) to Cleveland (CLE): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying PHL to CLE isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 74% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Frontier Airlines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 88% of the time.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.8%
- Flights/day
- 2.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 39m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 363 mi
Best airline from PHL to CLE
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlinesmost reliable | 88% | 9 min | 0.7% | 135 |
| Republic Airways | 77% | 14 min | 2.7% | 405 |
| PSA Airlines | 72% | 28 min | 4.5% | 1,098 |
| American Airlines | 71% | 23 min | 4.1% | 607 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHL to CLE
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 18 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 82% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 25 min |
| Friday | 66% | 35 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 29 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 21 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft51%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHL to CLE delayed?
- 26% of PHL–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 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PHL to CLE?
- Frontier Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 135 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 8 p.m. have the worst (62%). 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 26% of the time.
- How often are PHL to CLE flights cancelled?
- 3.8% 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 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 2,245 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.