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Route · EWR → CLE · 2020–2025 BTS data

Newark to Cleveland

The EWR–CLE corridor (Newark, NJ → Cleveland, OH) runs ahead of the national average, served by 9 carriers across roughly 404 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.9%
On-time
+0.9 pts
vs US avg
80 min
Delay when late
10,410
Flights

Cancelled

2.2%

Best Month

Jan 2025 90%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 60%

Distance

404 mi

Carriers

9

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 192 37 7 0 YX,UA
Nov 2025 190 46 8 0 UA,YX
Oct 2025 185 53 0 0 UA,YX
Sep 2025 172 35 1 0 UA,YX
Aug 2025 173 40 4 0 YX,UA
Jul 2025 179 68 8 0 UA,YX
Jun 2025 128 38 1 0 UA,YX
May 2025 120 39 4 0 UA,YX
Apr 2025 119 26 0 0 UA,YX
Mar 2025 164 21 1 0 YX,UA
Feb 2025 168 31 3 1 UA,YX
Jan 2025 188 19 3 0 YX,UA
Dec 2024 157 35 0 0 UA,YX
Nov 2024 160 21 1 0 YX,UA
Oct 2024 178 26 0 0 UA,YX
Sep 2024 175 23 0 0 YX,UA
Aug 2024 150 34 14 1 YX,UA
Jul 2024 169 67 8 0 UA,YX
Jun 2024 166 52 4 0 UA,YX
May 2024 158 35 0 0 YX,UA
Apr 2024 146 34 1 1 UA,YX
Mar 2024 155 16 0 0 YX,UA
Feb 2024 155 18 2 0 UA,YX
Jan 2024 167 24 17 0 YX,UA

Cancellation Rate

2.2%

87 of 3,914 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

3 of 3,914 flights

What the Data Says About EWR to CLE

10,410 tracked flights put the EWR to CLE pairing (Newark to Cleveland) at a 79.9% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 79.6 minutes on average. Across the 404-mile route and its 9 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 2.2% cancelled and 0.1% diverted (3,914 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jan 2025 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 60% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from EWR to CLE?
Flights from Newark to Cleveland have a 79.9% on-time rate based on 10,410 flights. The average delay is 79.6 minutes. The best recent month was Jan 2025 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for EWR to CLE?
Over the last 24 months, 2.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (87 of 3,914 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from EWR to CLE?
The flight distance from Newark (EWR) to Cleveland (CLE) is approximately 404 miles. This route is served by 9 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from EWR to CLE?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jan 2025 (90% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (60% 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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