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Route · ATL → CLE · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to Cleveland

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ATL to CLE (Atlanta to Cleveland) ranks #424 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.9%
On-time
+2.9 pts
vs US avg
66 min
Delay when late
18,085
Flights
#424 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Sep 2025 92%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 65%

Distance

554 mi

Carriers

17

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 270 77 10 0 DL,F9
Nov 2025 263 46 6 1 DL,F9
Oct 2025 314 51 0 0 DL,F9
Sep 2025 287 23 0 0 DL,F9
Aug 2025 313 53 6 0 F9,DL
Jul 2025 317 69 3 0 DL,F9
Jun 2025 306 99 10 1 DL,F9
May 2025 289 85 0 0 DL,F9
Apr 2025 243 56 3 0 DL,F9,WN
Mar 2025 272 55 0 0 DL,WN,F9
Feb 2025 230 52 0 0 WN,DL,F9
Jan 2025 238 49 9 0 DL,WN,F9
Dec 2024 250 68 0 0 DL,F9,WN
Nov 2024 255 33 0 1 WN,DL,F9
Oct 2024 281 36 1 0 DL,F9,WN
Sep 2024 267 32 0 0 WN,DL,F9
Aug 2024 268 65 1 1 DL,F9,WN
Jul 2024 277 97 17 0 DL,F9,WN
Jun 2024 272 64 1 0 DL,F9,WN
May 2024 262 57 1 0 DL,F9,WN
Apr 2024 235 56 0 0 DL,F9,WN
Mar 2024 227 54 0 0 DL,F9,WN
Feb 2024 206 20 0 0 DL,F9,WN
Jan 2024 206 41 1 0 DL,F9,WN

ATL–CLE seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (89.1%) · weakest: July (74.3%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 79.1%

Strongest calendar month

September

89.1% on-time · ~266 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~277 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

74.3% on-time · ~276 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

69 of 6,348 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

4 of 6,348 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

ATL - Atlanta

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Atlanta, GA.

ATL on-time profile

CLE - Cleveland

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Cleveland, OH.

CLE on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See ATL and CLE side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare ATL vs CLE

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among ATL departures

From ATL, this corridor sits with 75 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 144 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (67 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 2 below 75%). Destination: Cleveland · fleet on-time rank #2380 of 4927.

What the Data Says About ATL to CLE

18,085 tracked flights put the ATL to CLE pairing (Atlanta to Cleveland) at a 81.9% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 65.5 minutes on average. Across the 554-mile route and its 17 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.1% cancelled and 0.1% diverted (6,348 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 65% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ATL–CLE peaks in September at 89.1% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~277 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 74.3%, a 14.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ATL to CLE rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ATL to CLE ranks #424 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from ATL to CLE? ▼
Flights from Atlanta to Cleveland have a 81.9% on-time rate based on 18,085 flights. The average delay is 65.5 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to CLE? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (69 of 6,348 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to CLE? ▼
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Cleveland (CLE) is approximately 554 miles. This route is served by 17 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to CLE? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (92% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (65% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ATL Airport

Atlanta
CLE Airport

Cleveland
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using ATL–CLE data

ATL–CLE is mid-pack at 81.9% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare ATL and CLE airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ATL airport
  • If your dates flex, September (89.1% on-time) beats July (74.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 81.9% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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