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Route · CLE → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Cleveland to Dallas/Fort Worth

The CLE–DFW corridor (Cleveland, OH → Dallas/Fort Worth, TX) runs ahead of the national average, served by 19 carriers across roughly 1,021 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

80%
On-time
+1 pts
vs US avg
86 min
Delay when late
9,066
Flights

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

Cancellation Rate

2.4%

80 of 3,375 flights

Diversion Rate

0.7%

22 of 3,375 flights

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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Data source

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

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 Editorial

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