Which airline is most reliable for CLE (Cleveland) to PHX (Phoenix)?

The most reliable airline on the CLE to PHX route is American Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 82%.

How often are flights delayed from CLE to PHX?

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

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

When flights from CLE to PHX are delayed, the average delay is approximately 56 minutes.

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

With 79% of CLE to PHX flights arriving on time and an average delay of 56 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at PHX is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

CLE → PHX

CLE (Cleveland) to PHX (Phoenix)

CLE (Cleveland) to PHX (Phoenix) flights arrive on time 79% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is American Airlines at 82%. The average delay is 56 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?

American Airlines edges out Frontier Airlines on this route — 82% vs 74% on time.

Airline Comparison

American Airlines leads at 82% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 74%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from CLE

80% on time

Expect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. CLE has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~12 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at PHX

82% on time

When flights into PHX are late, the average delay is 69 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at PHX: TSA is ~9 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.