Best Time to Fly CLT to CLE: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Charlotte Douglas International → Cleveland-Hopkins International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,790 flights were scheduled from Charlotte (CLT) to Cleveland (CLE) in the last 12 months, and 74.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.4 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Frontier Airlines led with 75.7% on time and PSA Airlines was last with 74.1%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (83% on time) and June the worst month (61%).
The cancellation rate was 2.1% (US average 1.8%).
CLT to CLE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | 75.7% | 99 min | 2.8% | 72 |
| American Airlines | 74.5% | 69 min | 1.2% | 1,403 |
| PSA Airlines | 74.1% | 66 min | 6.2% | 306 |
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 9 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CLT to CLE
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,642 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 92.6% | 1.4% | 275 |
| 8am–9am | 94.0% | 5.0% | 141 |
| 9am–10am | 80.6% | 2.8% | 143 |
| 10am–11am | 82.2% | 3.6% | 222 |
| 11am–12pm | 85.6% | 0.7% | 286 |
| 12pm–1pm | 90.5% | 1.6% | 64 |
| 1pm–2pm | 75.6% | 0.0% | 267 |
| 2pm–3pm | 81.6% | 7.5% | 94 |
| 3pm–4pm | 67.7% | 0.9% | 222 |
| 4pm–5pm | 66.8% | 0.9% | 330 |
| 5pm–6pm | 59.2% | 0.6% | 158 |
| 6pm–7pm | 70.0% | 1.0% | 193 |
| 7pm–8pm | 76.3% | 2.2% | 134 |
| 8pm–9pm | 64.2% | 0.9% | 457 |
| 9pm–10pm | 62.4% | 1.8% | 111 |
| 10pm–11pm | 65.3% | 2.9% | 524 |
| 11pm–12am | Limited data | 21 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CLT to CLE
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) | 77.3% | +0.4 pts | 0.0% | 75 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 69.3% | -7.6 pts | 1.3% | 153 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 60.6% | -16.3 pts | 1.6% | 640 |
| All other days | 76.9% | — | 1.9% | 2,774 |
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).