Best Time to Fly JFK to CLE: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
John F. Kennedy International → Cleveland-Hopkins International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
678 flights were scheduled from New York (JFK) to Cleveland (CLE) in the last 12 months, and 80.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.4 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 82.7%, while JetBlue trailed at 67.8%.
November has been the best month (95% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (79%).
4.0% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
JFK 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 82.7% | 61 min | 3.8% | 554 |
| JetBlue | 67.8% | 84 min | 4.8% | 124 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly JFK to CLE
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,879 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 94.8% | 1.5% | 136 |
| 8am–9am | 90.2% | 1.2% | 83 |
| 9am–10am | 89.7% | 0.7% | 137 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 13 | |
| 11am–12pm | 90.2% | 0.0% | 41 |
| 12pm–1pm | 86.8% | 1.6% | 514 |
| 1pm–2pm | 82.5% | 3.5% | 143 |
| 2pm–3pm | 79.4% | 5.1% | 292 |
| 3pm–4pm | 82.7% | 3.4% | 204 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 11 | |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 7 | |
| 9pm–10pm | 71.7% | 2.3% | 261 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 27 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on JFK 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) | 92.1% | +5.0 pts | 0.0% | 38 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 64.7% | -22.4 pts | 1.4% | 69 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 70.8% | -16.4 pts | 9.4% | 351 |
| All other days | 87.2% | — | 1.3% | 1,421 |
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).