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Route · CLE → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Cleveland to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CLE to DFW (Cleveland to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #1326 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

80%
On-time
+1 pts
vs US avg
86 min
Delay when late
9,066
Flights
#1326 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.4%

Best Month

Mar 2025 86%

Worst Month

Jan 2024 64%

Distance

1,021 mi

Carriers

19

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 146 31 2 0 F9,AA,MQ
Nov 2025 130 23 3 1 F9,AA
Oct 2025 135 23 1 1 AA,F9,MQ
Sep 2025 144 25 2 2 MQ,F9,AA
Aug 2025 147 36 4 4 AA,F9,OH
Jul 2025 170 54 6 1 AA,OH,F9
Jun 2025 165 48 3 2 AA,OH,F9
May 2025 140 34 4 1 AA,F9
Apr 2025 129 37 5 0 F9,AA
Mar 2025 134 19 2 1 AA,F9,MQ
Feb 2025 125 44 2 0 AA,F9,MQ
Jan 2025 133 39 8 0 AA,F9
Dec 2024 134 34 4 1 AA,F9
Nov 2024 134 26 2 2 F9,AA
Oct 2024 144 26 0 0 F9,AA
Sep 2024 142 25 0 0 AA,F9
Aug 2024 139 25 0 2 AA,F9,NK
Jul 2024 168 57 2 1 AA,F9
Jun 2024 160 41 3 0 AA,F9
May 2024 141 41 14 3 AA,F9
Apr 2024 138 43 3 0 AA,F9
Mar 2024 136 30 2 0 AA,F9
Feb 2024 116 18 1 0 AA
Jan 2024 125 45 7 0 AA,F9

CLE–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (85.9%) · weakest: July (73.0%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 82.2%

Strongest calendar month

November

85.9% on-time · ~126 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~155 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

73.0% on-time · ~155 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.4%

80 of 3,375 flights

Diversion Rate

0.7%

22 of 3,375 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

CLE - Cleveland

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

CLE on-time profile

DFW - Dallas/Fort Worth

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Dallas/Fort Worth, TX.

DFW on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare CLE vs DFW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among CLE departures

From CLE, this corridor sits with 17 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 30 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (12 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Dallas/Fort Worth · fleet on-time rank #3130 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CLE to DFW

9,066 tracked flights put the CLE to DFW pairing (Cleveland to Dallas/Fort Worth) at a 80% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 85.9 minutes on average. Across the 1,021-mile route and its 19 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 2.4% cancelled and 0.7% diverted (3,375 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Mar 2025 posted the strongest performance at 86% on-time, while Jan 2024 came in at just 64% - a 22-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CLE–DFW peaks in November at 85.9% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~155 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 73.0%, a 12.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CLE to DFW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CLE to DFW ranks #1326 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 CLE to DFW? ▼
Flights from Cleveland to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 80% on-time rate based on 9,066 flights. The average delay is 85.9 minutes. The best recent month was Mar 2025 with 86% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CLE to DFW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (80 of 3,375 flights) and 0.7% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CLE to DFW? ▼
The flight distance from Cleveland (CLE) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 1,021 miles. This route is served by 19 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CLE to DFW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Mar 2025 (86% on-time). The worst was Jan 2024 (64% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

CLE Airport

Cleveland
DFW Airport

Dallas/Fort Worth
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 CLE–DFW data

CLE–DFW is mid-pack at 80% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare CLE and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CLE airport
  • If your dates flex, November (85.9% on-time) beats July (73.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 80% 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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