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Route · CLE → PHX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Cleveland to Phoenix

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CLE to PHX (Cleveland to Phoenix) ranks #2900 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77%
On-time
-2 pts
vs US avg
84 min
Delay when late
4,000
Flights
#2900 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Feb 2024 92%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 60%

Distance

1,737 mi

Carriers

11

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 80 32 1 0 WN,F9,AA
Nov 2025 93 21 1 0 F9,AA,WN
Oct 2025 89 19 0 1 AA,WN,F9
Sep 2025 46 12 0 1 WN,F9
Aug 2025 51 8 0 0 WN,F9
Jul 2025 61 7 0 0 WN,F9
Jun 2025 65 12 0 0 AA,WN,F9
May 2025 93 26 0 0 AA,WN,F9
Apr 2025 92 18 0 1 F9,WN,AA
Mar 2025 105 20 0 0 AA,WN,F9
Feb 2025 69 16 0 0 AA,WN,F9
Jan 2025 59 16 0 0 AA,WN,F9
Dec 2024 75 11 0 0 AA,F9,WN
Nov 2024 93 23 0 0 WN,F9,AA
Oct 2024 75 13 0 0 F9,WN,AA
Sep 2024 36 6 1 0 WN,F9
Jul 2024 39 11 1 0 F9,WN
Jun 2024 45 12 2 0 AA,F9,WN
May 2024 91 27 2 0 AA,F9,UA,WN
Apr 2024 101 26 1 0 AA,F9,UA,WN
Mar 2024 124 30 1 1 AA,F9,UA,WN
Feb 2024 79 6 0 0 AA,F9,WN
Jan 2024 88 24 1 0 AA,F9,WN
Dec 2023 67 10 0 0 F9,WN,AA

CLE–PHX seasonal on-time pattern

Best: April (81.4%) · weakest: June (69.8%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 76.3%

Strongest calendar month

April

81.4% on-time · ~71 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~84 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

69.8% on-time · ~46 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

11 of 1,816 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

4 of 1,816 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

PHX - Phoenix

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Phoenix, AZ.

PHX on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare CLE vs PHX

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: Phoenix · fleet on-time rank #4081 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CLE to PHX

The Cleveland to Phoenix corridor (CLE to PHX) posts a 77% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 4,000 tracked flights. Late flights run 84.3 minutes behind on average. 11 carriers cover the 1,737-mile route; over the last 24 months, 11 of 1,816 flights were cancelled (0.6%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 60% - a 32-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CLE–PHX peaks in April at 81.4% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~84 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 69.8%, a 11.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CLE to PHX rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CLE to PHX ranks #2900 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 PHX? ▼
Flights from Cleveland to Phoenix have a 77% on-time rate based on 4,000 flights. The average delay is 84.3 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CLE to PHX? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (11 of 1,816 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CLE to PHX? ▼
The flight distance from Cleveland (CLE) to Phoenix (PHX) is approximately 1,737 miles. This route is served by 11 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CLE to PHX? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (60% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

CLE Airport

Cleveland
PHX Airport

Phoenix
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–PHX data

CLE–PHX is mid-pack at 77% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare CLE and PHX airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CLE airport
  • If your dates flex, April (81.4% on-time) beats June (69.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77% 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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