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

The most reliable airline on the CLE to PHX route is United Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 89%.

How often are flights delayed from CLE to PHX?

About 24% of flights from CLE to PHX experience delays. 76% 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 73 minutes.

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

With 76% of CLE to PHX flights arriving on time and an average delay of 73 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 76% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines at 89%. The average delay is 73 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 76% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

United Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 89% on time vs Frontier Airlines at 71%.

Airline Comparison

United Airlines leads at 89% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 71%.

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 ~25 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at PHX

81% 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 ~20 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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