SAN (San Diego) to CLE (Cleveland) flights arrive on time 71% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Frontier Airlines at 72%. The average delay is 36 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.SAN → CLE
SAN (San Diego) to CLE (Cleveland)
SAN → CLE on-time performance by month
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This route is delayed fairly often. About 71% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
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Departing from SAN
78% on timeExpect ~20 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. SAN has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at CLE
80% on timeWhen 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 October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.