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Route on-time record

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

New York (John F. Kennedy International Airport) to Cleveland (Cleveland Hopkins International Airport). 625 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 79% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.9% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Republic 4453 at 12:29 PM.

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

JFK → CLE

New York to Cleveland: 625 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

79%

Cancelled

2.9%

avg delay 14 min

Best time to leave

9 AM to noon

92% on time vs 74% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

Republic

77% chance on time

Check JFK to CLE fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $91 (JetBlue 2768 on 2026-10-22). 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 · Republic 4453 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    12:29 PM → 2:25 PM1h 56m nonstop

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

    82%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    100%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    1 min
    • Arrived on time 100% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside JFK's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 66% of its 167 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

    Find 12:29 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · Republic 4389 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    1:29 PM → 3:37 PM2h 08m nonstop

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

    80%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    90%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    5 min
    • Arrived on time 90% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside JFK's trouble window: 66% of its 167 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 1:29 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

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

    1:39 PM → 3:36 PM1h 57m nonstop

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

    80%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    84%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    8 min
    • Arrived on time 84% of the time (43 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
    • Departs inside JFK's trouble window: 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • Short track record (43 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 43 flights

    Find 1:39 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · JetBlue 2768

    9:45 PM → 11:50 PM2h 05m nonstop

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

    74%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    76%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    18 min
    • Arrived on time 76% of the time (63 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 63 scheduled flights.
    • Departs outside JFK's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 63 flights

    Find JetBlue 2768 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

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

    1:10 PM → 3:02 PM1h 52m nonstop

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

    74%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    67%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    22 min
    • Arrived on time 67% of the time (30 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 30 scheduled flights.
    • Departs inside JFK's trouble window: 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • 51% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 30 flights

    Find 1:10 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Republic Airways (sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express)77%

    562 flights · 80% on time as flown · 3.1% cancel

  • JetBlue76%

    63 flights · 76% on time as flown · 2.0% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • 9 AM to noon92%

    38 flights · avg delay 6 min

  • Noon to 3 PM79%

    456 flights · avg delay 14 min

  • 3 to 6 PM74%

    44 flights · avg delay 11 min

  • After 9 PM77%

    79 flights · avg delay 19 min

Best day: Tuesday (88%). 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
86
F
94
M
89
A
89
M
86
J
76
J
75
A
78
S
86
O
89
N
94
D
83

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft46%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume28%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)18%
  • Severe weather8%

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

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JFK to CLE questions

What time of day is best to fly JFK to CLE?
9 AM to noon: 92% of flights arrived on time, against 74% for departures 3 to 6 PM.
Which airline is most on time from JFK to CLE?
Republic, with a season-adjusted 77% chance of operating and arriving on time over 562 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 JFK to CLE?
July (75% on time); the best was November (94%), 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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