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Route on-time record

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

San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) to Cleveland (Cleveland Hopkins International Airport). 588 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 87% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.0% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was United 2438 at 4:36 PM.

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SFO → CLE

San Francisco to Cleveland: 588 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

87%

Cancelled

0.0%

avg delay 8 min

Best time to leave

9 AM to noon

90% on time vs 83% after 9 PM

Most reliable airline

United

87% chance on time

Check SFO to CLE fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $492 (United 2097 on 2026-10-21). 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 · United 2438

    4:36 PM → 12:34 AM4h 58m nonstop

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

    86%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    77%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    7 min
    • Arrived on time 77% of the time (13 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside SFO's trouble window (7 AM to 1 PM, when 60% of its 334 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Limited track record · 13 flights

    Find United 2438 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · United 2097

    11:08 PM → 6:59 AM4h 51m nonstop

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

    81%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    50%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    19 min
    • Arrived on time 50% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (After 9 PM: 83% on time; 9 AM to noon: 90%).
    • Departs outside SFO's trouble window (7 AM to 1 PM, when 60% of its 334 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 79% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 10 flights

    Find United 2097 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • United Airlines87%

    588 flights · 87% on time as flown · 0.0% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM90%

    78 flights · avg delay 4 min

  • 9 AM to noon90%

    147 flights · avg delay 5 min

  • Noon to 3 PM88%

    94 flights · avg delay 8 min

  • 3 to 6 PM88%

    77 flights · avg delay 8 min

  • After 9 PM83%

    192 flights · avg delay 11 min

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
77
F
88
M
79
A
90
M
87
J
80
J
74
A
85
S
91
O
93
N
93
D
87

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft45%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)34%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume21%

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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SFO to CLE questions

What time of day is best to fly SFO to CLE?
9 AM to noon: 90% of flights arrived on time, against 83% for departures after 9 PM.
Which airline is most on time from SFO to CLE?
United, with a season-adjusted 87% chance of operating and arriving on time over 588 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 SFO to CLE?
July (74% on time); the best was November (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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