Which airline is most reliable for ATL (Atlanta) to CLE (Cleveland)?

The most reliable airline on the ATL to CLE route is Southwest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 86%.

How often are flights delayed from ATL to CLE?

About 21% of flights from ATL to CLE experience delays. 79% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on ATL to CLE flights?

When flights from ATL to CLE are delayed, the average delay is approximately 62 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a ATL to CLE flight?

With 79% of ATL to CLE flights arriving on time and an average delay of 62 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at CLE is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

ATL → CLE

ATL (Atlanta) to CLE (Cleveland)

ATL (Atlanta) to CLE (Cleveland) flights arrive on time 79% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 86%. The average delay is 62 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 79% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Southwest Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 86% on time vs Frontier Airlines at 67%.

Airline Comparison

Southwest Airlines leads at 86% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 67%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from ATL

80% on time

Expect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. ATL has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~20 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at CLE

80% on time

When flights into CLE are late, the average delay is 74 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at CLE: TSA is ~24 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated August 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.