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Is a 2-Hour Layover Enough at CLE?

Cleveland Hopkins International — Cleveland

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Tight — 13% miss rate

Maybe — a 2 hours layover at CLE is tight but doable.

13%
Miss Rate
80%
On-Time Rate
74m
Avg Delay

Why 120 Minutes Is Tight at CLE

Your 120-minute connection at CLE is doable but doesn't leave much margin for error. If your first flight is more than 60 minutes late, it could get stressful.

·Airport reliability: CLE has a 80% on-time rate
+Comfortable buffer: Your 120-minute layover is well above the 60-minute minimum
−High average delay: When flights are late at CLE, the average delay is 74 minutes

Minimum Connection Time at CLE

60m
Domestic
120m
International

Your 120-minute layover gives you 60 minutes of buffer above the 60-minute domestic minimum. That's a comfortable buffer for most situations.

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What to Do Instead

  • →Look for itineraries with 141+ minute layovers at CLE
  • →Consider a direct flight if available
  • →Book both legs on the same ticket (airline must rebook you if you miss the connection)
  • →Choose an early morning first leg — morning flights are delayed less often

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