73% of flights from Phoenix to Cleveland arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The 4 p.m. departures ran on time 78% of the time; the 3 p.m. ones 73%. Most reliable airline: American Airlines (77%). 9% 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 PHX → CLE: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 57% of the time. About 1 in 12 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 63 three hours or more; 0.7% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early73%
- 15–30 min late10%
- 30–60 min late8.0%
- 1–2 hours late5.1%
- 2–3 hours late1.5%
- 3+ hours late1.6%
- Diverted0.3%
- Cancelled0.7%
Share of all 1,012 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 366 | 67% | 0.0% | +3 min | 4.9% | +44 min | Southwest Airlines |
| Frontier Airlines | 328 | 74% | 1.8% | −9 min | 9.8% | +81 min | Frontier Airlines |
| American Airlines | 318 | 77% | 0.3% | −6 min | 10.4% | +86 min | American Airlines |
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 PHX). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | Frontier Airlines | American Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| noon | 89% | — |
| 3 p.m. | — | 78% |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: November (84%). Worst: January (71%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 152 | 62% | 1.3% |
| Tuesday | 129 | 81% | 0.8% |
| Wednesday | 125 | 74% | 0.8% |
| Thursday | 147 | 73% | 0.7% |
| Friday | 148 | 70% | 0.7% |
| Saturday | 162 | 80% | 0.0% |
| Sunday | 149 | 69% | 0.7% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: airline 5 · weather 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 2698 | 12:32 p.m. | 246 | 79% | 2.0% | −11 min | Frontier Airlines |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2025 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
Questions
How often are flights from PHX to CLE on time?
73% of 1,012 scheduled flights from Phoenix, AZ to Cleveland, OH arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.7% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly PHX to CLE?
Flights scheduled to leave at 4 p.m. were the most reliable (78% on time). The 3 p.m. departures were the least (73%).
Which airline is most on time from PHX to CLE?
American Airlines: 77% of its 318 flights on the route arrived on time. Southwest Airlines: 67%. Frontier Airlines: 74%.
What month has the most delays from PHX to CLE?
January (71% on time). The best month is November (84%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- CLE → PHX (return)
- Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) delays by hour
- Flights into Cleveland Hopkins (CLE)
- Southwest Airlines on-time record
- Frontier Airlines on-time record
- American Airlines 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.