Which airline is most reliable for SEA (Seattle) to CLE (Cleveland)?

The most reliable airline on the SEA to CLE route is Alaska Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 79%.

How often are flights delayed from SEA to CLE?

About 22% of flights from SEA to CLE experience delays. 78% arrive on time.

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

When flights from SEA to CLE are delayed, the average delay is approximately 44 minutes.

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

With 78% of SEA to CLE flights arriving on time and an average delay of 44 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.

SEA → CLE

SEA (Seattle) to CLE (Cleveland)

SEA (Seattle) to CLE (Cleveland) flights arrive on time 78% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Alaska Airlines at 79%. The average delay is 44 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 78% 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 SEA

81% on time

Expect ~20 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. SEA has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~15 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 ~30 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.