Which airline is most reliable for JFK (New York) to CLE (Cleveland)?

The most reliable airline on the JFK to CLE route is Republic Airways, with an on-time arrival rate of 87%.

How often are flights delayed from JFK to CLE?

About 15% of flights from JFK to CLE experience delays. 85% arrive on time.

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

When flights from JFK to CLE are delayed, the average delay is approximately 66 minutes.

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

With 85% of JFK to CLE flights arriving on time and an average delay of 66 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.

JFK → CLE

JFK (New York) to CLE (Cleveland)

JFK (New York) to CLE (Cleveland) flights arrive on time 85% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Republic Airways at 87%. The average delay is 66 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 85% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Republic Airways is significantly more reliable on this route at 87% on time vs JetBlue Airways at 67%.

Airline Comparison

Republic Airways leads at 87% on time; JetBlue Airways trails at 67%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from JFK

78% on time

Expect ~23 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. JFK has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~43 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

JFK cancels 2.4% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.

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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 ~25 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.