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Route on-time record

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

Cleveland (Cleveland Hopkins International Airport) to New York (John F. Kennedy International Airport). 623 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 80% arrived within 15 minutes and 4.7% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was JetBlue 2769 at 6:00 AM.

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

CLE → JFK

Cleveland to New York: 623 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

80%

Cancelled

4.7%

avg delay 18 min

Best time to leave

9 AM to noon

93% on time vs 72% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

JetBlue

82% chance on time

Check CLE to JFK fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $98 (American 4379 on 2026-10-23). 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 · JetBlue 2769

    6:00 AM → 7:37 AM1h 37m nonstop

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

    87%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    92%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    5 min
    • Arrived on time 92% of the time (62 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 62 scheduled flights.

    Moderate track record · 62 flights

    Find JetBlue 2769 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · Republic 4453 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    10:03 AM → 11:49 AM1h 46m nonstop

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

    83%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    100%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    0 min
    • Arrived on time 100% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 93% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 72%).
    • Short track record (10 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 10 flights

    Find 10:03 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · Republic 4396 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    4:06 PM → 6:00 PM1h 54m nonstop

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

    78%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    84%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    17 min
    • Arrived on time 84% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 72% on time; 9 AM to noon: 93%).
    • Lands inside JFK's trouble window: 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Limited track record · 44 flights

    Find 4:06 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · Republic 4389 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    5:04 PM → 7:03 PM1h 59m nonstop

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

    70%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    91%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    9 min
    • Arrived on time 91% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 72% on time; 9 AM to noon: 93%).
    • Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 11 flights

    Find 5:04 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · Republic 4434 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    3:32 PM → 5:19 PM1h 47m nonstop

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

    66%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    53%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    35 min
    • Arrived on time 53% of the time (30 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 30 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 72% on time; 9 AM to noon: 93%).
    • Lands inside JFK's trouble window: 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Limited track record · 30 flights

    Find 3:32 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • JetBlue82%

    62 flights · 92% on time as flown · 3.3% cancel

  • Republic Airways (sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express)75%

    561 flights · 79% on time as flown · 5.1% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM91%

    67 flights · avg delay 5 min

  • 9 AM to noon93%

    164 flights · avg delay 5 min

  • 3 to 6 PM72%

    362 flights · avg delay 26 min

Best day: Wednesday (87%). Worst: Sunday (81%).

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
85
F
90
M
83
A
90
M
83
J
77
J
74
A
83
S
87
O
93
N
90
D
75

What delays this route

  • Air traffic control and airport volume40%
  • Late-arriving aircraft39%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)19%
  • Severe weather2%

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 JFK questions

What time of day is best to fly CLE to JFK?
9 AM to noon: 93% of flights arrived on time, against 72% for departures 3 to 6 PM.
Which airline is most on time from CLE to JFK?
JetBlue, with a season-adjusted 82% chance of operating and arriving on time over 62 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 JFK?
July (74% on time); the best was October (93%), 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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