75% of flights from Fort Lauderdale to Cleveland arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The 10 a.m. departures ran on time 87% of the time; the 8 p.m. ones 64%. Most reliable airline: United Airlines (88%). 11% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for FLL → CLE: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 48% of the time. About 1 in 12 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 47 three hours or more; 2.7% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early75%
- 15–30 min late7.4%
- 30–60 min late6.6%
- 1–2 hours late4.5%
- 2–3 hours late1.6%
- 3+ hours late2.1%
- Diverted0.1%
- Cancelled2.7%
Share of all 1,306 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 551 | 88% | 0.9% | −13 min | 3.8% | +74 min | United Airlines |
| Frontier Airlines | 514 | 68% | 3.3% | −2 min | 11.3% | +89 min | Frontier Airlines |
| Spirit Airlines | 186 | 61% | 4.8% | +2 min | 10.2% | +62 min | Spirit Airlines |
| JetBlue | 55 | — | — | — | — | — | JetBlue |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at FLL). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | United Airlines | Frontier Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m. | 93% | — |
| 11 a.m. | 92% | 76% |
| 2 p.m. | 85% | — |
| 7 p.m. | — | 66% |
Last flight of the day
On FLL → CLE, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 2.4% of the time, against 3.0% for its earlier flights, about the same. It arrived 3+ hours late 2.1% of the time (earlier flights: 3.3%). It matters more than the numbers suggest. Miss an earlier flight and there's another one that evening; miss the last one and you're usually waiting until morning.
| Airline | Last departure | Last: cancelled | Last: 3h+ late | Earlier: cancelled | Next morning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | 7:52 p.m. | 4.2% | 3.1% | 4.0% | first flight 11:33 a.m. |
| United Airlines | 3:00 p.m. | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.0% | first flight 11:20 a.m. |
Last flight = the airline's last scheduled departure on this route that day, on days it flies the route at least twice; past 12 months. Times are typical scheduled times over the latest three months.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: November (79%). Worst: December (68%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 215 | 72% | 5.6% |
| Tuesday | 124 | 80% | 0.8% |
| Wednesday | 149 | 91% | 1.3% |
| Thursday | 207 | 75% | 1.9% |
| Friday | 217 | 74% | 2.3% |
| Saturday | 182 | 75% | 1.7% |
| Sunday | 212 | 65% | 3.8% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: airline 22 · weather 11 · air traffic/airport 2
Month by month
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F9 3451 | 7:52 p.m. | 154 | 71% | 3.9% | −5 min | Frontier Airlines |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | 6 | 0% | 5 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | 5 | 0% | 0 |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 5 | 0% | 1 |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 4 | 0% | 1 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Fort Lauderdale or Cleveland. None has been clearly more reliable than FLL → CLE.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLL → CLE (this route) | 1,306 | 75% | 2.7% |
| MIA → CLE Miami to Cleveland Hopkins | 891 | 71% | 1.0% |
Questions
How often are flights from FLL to CLE on time?
75% of 1,306 scheduled flights from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Cleveland, OH arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 2.7% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly FLL to CLE?
Flights scheduled to leave at 10 a.m. were the most reliable (87% on time). The 8 p.m. departures were the least (64%).
Which airline is most on time from FLL to CLE?
United Airlines: 88% of its 551 flights on the route arrived on time. Frontier Airlines: 68%. Spirit Airlines: 61%.
What month has the most delays from FLL to CLE?
December (68% on time). The best month is November (79%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from FLL to CLE more likely to be cancelled?
Not much. Each airline's last FLL–CLE flight of the day was cancelled 2.4% of the time over the past year, against 3.0% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- CLE → FLL (return)
- Fort Lauderdale (FLL) delays by hour
- Flights into Cleveland Hopkins (CLE)
- United Airlines on-time record
- Frontier Airlines on-time record
- Spirit Airlines on-time record
- JetBlue on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.