Best Time to Fly CLE to JFK: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Cleveland-Hopkins International → John F. Kennedy International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
676 flights were scheduled from Cleveland (CLE) to New York (JFK) in the last 12 months, and 83.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 5.6 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, JetBlue led with 92.2% on time and Republic Airways was last with 81.2%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (88% on time) and December the worst month (68%).
The cancellation rate was 5.0% (US average 1.8%).
CLE to JFK on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 92.2% | 97 min | 5.7% | 123 |
| Republic Airways | 81.2% | 89 min | 4.9% | 553 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CLE to JFK
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,878 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 6am–7am | 92.8% | 3.5% | 201 |
| 7am–8am | 85.5% | 0.0% | 69 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 9am–10am | 98.3% | 0.0% | 60 |
| 10am–11am | 91.4% | 2.6% | 383 |
| 11am–12pm | 88.9% | 0.4% | 235 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 83.8% | 1.4% | 69 |
| 3pm–4pm | 79.2% | 2.1% | 240 |
| 4pm–5pm | 84.8% | 4.2% | 96 |
| 5pm–6pm | 69.8% | 10.2% | 285 |
| 6pm–7pm | 81.9% | 5.3% | 227 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 2 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CLE to JFK
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 84.2% | -3.7 pts | 0.0% | 38 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 59.7% | -28.2 pts | 4.3% | 70 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 76.4% | -11.5 pts | 13.1% | 351 |
| All other days | 87.9% | — | 1.5% | 1,419 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).