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

The most reliable airline on the PHX to CLE route is American Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 81%.

How often are flights delayed from PHX to CLE?

About 23% of flights from PHX to CLE experience delays. 77% arrive on time.

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

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

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

With 77% of PHX 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.

PHX → CLE

PHX (Phoenix) to CLE (Cleveland)

PHX (Phoenix) to CLE (Cleveland) flights arrive on time 77% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is American Airlines at 81%. 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 77% 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 Southwest Airlines on this route — 81% vs 74% on time.

Airline Comparison

American Airlines leads at 81% on time; Southwest Airlines trails at 74%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from PHX

82% on time

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

TSA is currently ~5 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 ~5 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.