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5 nonstop, 35 with 1 connection, 6 with 2 · ranked by overall best · 9 hidden by your Most reliable time setting (they leave at other times of day) · showing the top 3
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Why this is our top pick
- This morning flight leaves in the most reliable time of day on this route: its best departures have a 79% reliability rating vs 67% for midday departures.
- United trips we compared arrive on time 84% of the time on average, 6 points more often than Southwest, American, Delta and 1 other airline (78%).
- It has 1 inch less legroom than the next-best option (Southwest 2693 + Southwest 4444 on the Boeing 737 MAX 8), but it arrives on time 7 points more often.
5:50 AM1:00 PMFLL → CLE
Southwest · WN 2693 / WN 4444
7h 10m1 stop
2h 45m in STL
One ticket
86%arrive on time98% connections madeCheck fares
7:00 AM1:39 PMFLL → CLE
United · UA 2603 / YX 3597
6h 39m1 stop
1h 43m in EWR
One ticket
86%arrive on time89% connections madeCheck fares
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FLL → CLE
Fort Lauderdale to Cleveland: 1,114 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
79%
Cancelled
1.9%
avg delay 17 min
Best time to leave
9 AM to noon
89% on time vs 65% 3 to 6 PM
Most reliable airline
United
90% chance on time
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Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- United Airlines90%
479 flights · 92% on time as flown · 1.2% cancel
- Frontier Airlines69%
380 flights · 68% on time as flown · 1.9% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM81%
61 flights · avg delay 9 min
- 9 AM to noon89%
412 flights · avg delay 10 min
- Noon to 3 PM77%
252 flights · avg delay 17 min
- 3 to 6 PM65%
144 flights · avg delay 27 min
- 6 to 9 PM70%
168 flights · avg delay 21 min
- After 9 PM72%
77 flights · avg delay 32 min
Best day: Wednesday (78%). Worst: Sunday (68%).
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