Route on-time record

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

Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) to Cleveland (Cleveland Hopkins International Airport). 1,810 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 74% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.2% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 1975 at 7:37 AM.

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CLT → CLE

Charlotte to Cleveland: 1,810 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

74%

Cancelled

2.2%

avg delay 20 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

93% on time vs 63% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

Frontier

74% chance on time

Check CLT to CLE fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $242 (American 498 on 2026-10-18). 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 · American 1975
7:37 AM → 9:15 AM1h 38m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
89%
chance on time
On time (history)
95%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
3 min
- Arrived on time 95% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 93% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 63%).
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
Limited track record · 44 flights
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#2 · American 1264
7:21 AM → 9:01 AM1h 40m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
88%
chance on time
On time (history)
90%
Cancelled
1.1%
Avg arrival delay
8 min
- Arrived on time 90% of the time (173 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 93% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 63%).
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 173 flights
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#3 · American 1984
11:09 AM → 12:48 PM1h 39m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
85%
chance on time
On time (history)
93%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
4 min
- Arrived on time 93% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (44 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 44 flights
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#4 · Frontier 3689
3:39 PM → 5:27 PM1h 48m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-04.
78%
chance on time
On time (history)
95%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
2 min
- Arrived on time 95% of the time (20 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 63% on time; Before 9 AM: 93%).
- Departs inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- Short track record (20 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 20 flights
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#5 · American 1728
10:32 AM → 12:12 PM1h 40m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
76%
chance on time
On time (history)
73%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
26 min
- Arrived on time 73% of the time (26 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 71% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
- Short track record (26 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 26 flights
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#6 · American 1681
1:27 PM → 3:02 PM1h 35m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
76%
chance on time
On time (history)
82%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
25 min
- Arrived on time 82% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 11 flights
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#7 · American 1043
8:20 PM → 9:59 PM1h 39m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
70%
chance on time
On time (history)
74%
Cancelled
3.4%
Avg arrival delay
20 min
- Arrived on time 74% of the time (144 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.4% of the time (5 of 149).
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 53% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Moderate track record · 144 flights
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#8 · American 1679
4:57 PM → 6:38 PM1h 41m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
68%
chance on time
On time (history)
67%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
11 min
- Arrived on time 67% of the time (9 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 63% on time; Before 9 AM: 93%).
- Departs inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- Short track record (9 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 9 flights
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#9 · American 3005
8:28 PM → 10:05 PM1h 37m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
67%
chance on time
On time (history)
75%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
13 min
- Arrived on time 75% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (44 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 44 flights
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#10 · American 2260
10:49 PM → 12:26 AM1h 37m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
64%
chance on time
On time (history)
64%
Cancelled
1.5%
Avg arrival delay
24 min
- Arrived on time 64% of the time (194 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 194 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

Frontier Airlines74%
89 flights · 77% on time as flown · 2.2% cancel
American Airlines73%
1,397 flights · 74% on time as flown · 1.4% cancel
PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)70%
322 flights · 74% on time as flown · 4.7% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM93%
195 flights · avg delay 4 min
9 AM to noon85%
339 flights · avg delay 14 min
Noon to 3 PM78%
243 flights · avg delay 18 min
3 to 6 PM63%
316 flights · avg delay 27 min
6 to 9 PM67%
346 flights · avg delay 29 min
After 9 PM66%
371 flights · avg delay 22 min

Best day: Tuesday (81%). Worst: Sunday (68%).

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.

What delays this route

Late-arriving aircraft58%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)22%
Air traffic control and airport volume10%
Severe weather9%

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

CLT to CLE questions

What time of day is best to fly CLT to CLE?: Before 9 AM: 93% of flights arrived on time, against 63% for departures 3 to 6 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 CLT to CLE?: Frontier, with a season-adjusted 74% chance of operating and arriving on time over 89 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 CLT to CLE?: July (58% on time); the best was November (82%), 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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