Phoenix (PHX) to Cleveland (CLE): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
When you fly PHX to CLE matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 91% on-time in November 2024 to just 63% in January 2026. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (78% vs 70%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.5%
- Flights/day
- 2.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 52m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,737 mi
Best airline from PHX to CLE
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 79% | 15 min | 0.2% | 465 |
| Frontier Airlines | 76% | 20 min | 1.1% | 613 |
| Southwest Airlines | 72% | 15 min | 0.2% | 661 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHX to CLE
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 19 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 17 min |
| Friday | 72% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 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 aircraft45%
- Airline operations42%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHX to CLE delayed?
- 25% of PHX–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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PHX to CLE?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 465 flights. 3 airlines flew PHX–CLE frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHX to CLE?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (58%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHX to CLE?
- The scheduled PHX–CLE flight time averages 3h 52m over 1,737 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are PHX to CLE flights cancelled?
- 0.5% 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 PHX to CLE?
- January 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,739 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.