PlainFlights

Route · FLL → CLE · 2020–2025 BTS data

Fort Lauderdale to Cleveland

The FLL–CLE corridor (Fort Lauderdale, FL → Cleveland, OH) runs behind the national average, served by 20 carriers across roughly 1,062 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.2%
On-time
-2.8 pts
vs US avg
78 min
Delay when late
6,404
Flights

Cancelled

0.8%

Best Month

Nov 2024 93%

Worst Month

May 2024 63%

Distance

1,062 mi

Carriers

20

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 92 24 0 0 F9,NK,UA
Nov 2025 83 11 1 0 UA,F9,NK
Oct 2025 69 14 0 0 UA,F9,NK
Sep 2025 56 8 0 0 UA,NK,F9
Aug 2025 68 12 0 0 F9,NK,UA
Jul 2025 60 6 0 1 NK,UA,F9
Jun 2025 61 11 0 0 UA,F9,NK
May 2025 82 20 0 0 NK,UA,F9
Apr 2025 120 21 0 0 F9,NK,UA
Mar 2025 148 31 2 0 UA,F9,NK
Feb 2025 120 20 0 0 UA,F9,NK
Jan 2025 108 26 2 0 UA,F9,NK
Dec 2024 90 27 0 0 F9,NK,UA
Nov 2024 68 5 0 0 UA,NK,F9
Oct 2024 58 7 2 0 UA,NK,F9
Sep 2024 69 9 1 0 UA,F9,NK
Aug 2024 74 25 3 0 F9,NK,UA
Jul 2024 83 30 1 0 F9,NK,UA
Jun 2024 69 20 3 0 F9,NK,UA
May 2024 95 35 1 0 F9,NK,UA
Apr 2024 101 23 1 0 F9,NK,UA
Mar 2024 120 36 0 0 F9,NK,UA
Feb 2024 105 26 0 0 F9,NK,UA
Jan 2024 119 37 1 0 F9,NK,UA

Cancellation Rate

0.8%

18 of 2,118 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

1 of 2,118 flights

What the Data Says About FLL to CLE

The Fort Lauderdale to Cleveland corridor (FLL to CLE) posts a 76.2% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 6,404 tracked flights. Late flights run 77.8 minutes behind on average. 20 carriers cover the 1,062-mile route; over the last 24 months, 18 of 2,118 flights were cancelled (0.8%) and 0.0% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 63% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from FLL to CLE?
Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Cleveland have a 76.2% on-time rate based on 6,404 flights. The average delay is 77.8 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for FLL to CLE?
Over the last 24 months, 0.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (18 of 2,118 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from FLL to CLE?
The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Cleveland (CLE) is approximately 1,062 miles. This route is served by 20 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from FLL to CLE?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (93% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (63% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Explore PlainFlights

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

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.