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Route on-time record

CLE to DFW: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Cleveland (Cleveland Hopkins International Airport) to Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport). 1,670 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 75% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.5% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Frontier 4895 at 7:00 AM.

Flying on a specific date? We’ll adjust for the month, the weekday and the forecast.

CLE → DFW

Cleveland to Dallas-Fort Worth: 1,670 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

75%

Cancelled

2.5%

avg delay 24 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

83% on time vs 59% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Frontier

76% chance on time

Check CLE to DFW fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $190 (American 1351 on 2026-10-27). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.

Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

  1. #1 · Frontier 4895

    7:00 AM → 9:25 AM3h 25m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    85%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    95%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 95% of the time (19 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 83% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 59%).
    • Short track record (19 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 19 flights

    Find Frontier 4895 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · American 1590

    7:00 AM → 9:10 AM3h 10m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as American 1499; its record covers all of them.

    82%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    84%
    Cancelled
    1.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    14 min
    • Arrived on time 84% of the time (328 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 83% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 59%).

    Strong track record · 328 flights

    Find American 1590 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · American 3017

    8:20 AM → 10:36 AM3h 16m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    80%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    83%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    28 min
    • Arrived on time 83% of the time (117 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 118 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 83% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 59%).

    Moderate track record · 117 flights

    Find American 3017 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · American 1981

    1:38 PM → 3:42 PM3h 04m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    79%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    86%
    Cancelled
    2.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 86% of the time (42 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • Short track record (42 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 42 flights

    Find American 1981 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · American 1722

    9:25 AM → 11:30 AM3h 05m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    78%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    84%
    Cancelled
    2.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    17 min
    • Arrived on time 84% of the time (43 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Short track record (43 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 43 flights

    Find American 1722 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · American 2331

    7:08 AM → 9:11 AM3h 03m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    75%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    77%
    Cancelled
    3.2%
    Avg arrival delay
    24 min
    • Arrived on time 77% of the time (244 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.2% of the time (8 of 253).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 83% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 59%).

    Strong track record · 244 flights

    Find American 2331 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  7. #7 · American 1680

    11:44 AM → 1:39 PM2h 55m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    75%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    82%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    8 min
    • Arrived on time 82% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 11 flights

    Find American 1680 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  8. #8 · American 1554

    5:07 AM → 7:25 AM3h 18m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    74%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    73%
    Cancelled
    1.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    36 min
    • Arrived on time 73% of the time (150 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 83% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 59%).

    Moderate track record · 150 flights

    Find American 1554 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  9. #9 · Frontier 3567

    5:11 PM → 4:50 PM3h 23m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-27.

    74%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    76%
    Cancelled
    0.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    16 min
    • Arrived on time 76% of the time (135 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Moderate track record · 135 flights

    Find Frontier 3567 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  10. #10 · American 2818

    3:24 PM → 5:23 PM2h 59m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    65%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    40%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    16 min
    • Arrived on time 40% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • Short track record (10 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 10 flights

    Find American 2818 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Frontier Airlines76%

    155 flights · 79% on time as flown · 1.6% cancel

  • American Airlines73%

    1,482 flights · 75% on time as flown · 2.6% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

  • Before 9 AM83%

    658 flights · avg delay 19 min

  • 9 AM to noon78%

    185 flights · avg delay 27 min

  • Noon to 3 PM74%

    379 flights · avg delay 25 min

  • 3 to 6 PM65%

    315 flights · avg delay 27 min

  • 6 to 9 PM59%

    132 flights · avg delay 35 min

Best day: Tuesday (78%). Worst: Saturday (72%).

On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

J
66
F
73
M
79
A
71
M
74
J
73
J
65
A
77
S
81
O
83
N
83
D
81

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft41%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)40%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume14%
  • Severe weather5%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

CLE to DFW questions

What time of day is best to fly CLE to DFW?
Before 9 AM: 83% of flights arrived on time, against 59% for departures 6 to 9 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
Which airline is most on time from CLE to DFW?
Frontier, with a season-adjusted 76% chance of operating and arriving on time over 155 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on CLE to DFW?
July (65% on time); the best was November (83%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?
No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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