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Route · PHX → CLE · 2020–2025 BTS data

Phoenix to Cleveland

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PHX to CLE (Phoenix to Cleveland) ranks #2908 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.1%
On-time
+1.1 pts
vs US avg
69 min
Delay when late
3,962
Flights
#2908 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Nov 2024 92%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 65%

Distance

1,737 mi

Carriers

11

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 81 28 1 0 WN,F9,AA
Nov 2025 92 22 1 0 F9,AA,WN
Oct 2025 89 15 0 0 AA,WN,F9
Sep 2025 46 15 0 0 WN,F9
Aug 2025 51 14 0 0 WN,F9
Jul 2025 61 17 0 0 WN,F9
Jun 2025 64 15 0 0 AA,WN,F9
May 2025 93 25 0 0 AA,WN,F9
Apr 2025 92 18 0 1 F9,WN,AA
Mar 2025 105 19 0 0 AA,WN,F9
Feb 2025 70 12 0 1 AA,WN,F9
Jan 2025 58 12 1 0 AA,WN,F9
Dec 2024 75 18 0 0 AA,F9,WN
Nov 2024 92 7 0 1 WN,F9,AA
Oct 2024 76 15 0 0 F9,WN,AA
Sep 2024 36 9 1 0 WN,F9
Jul 2024 39 9 1 0 F9,WN
Jun 2024 44 11 0 0 AA,F9,WN
May 2024 91 13 1 0 AA,F9,UA,WN
Apr 2024 101 21 1 0 AA,F9,UA,WN
Mar 2024 124 25 1 0 AA,F9,UA,WN
Feb 2024 79 7 0 0 AA,F9,WN
Jan 2024 89 21 2 0 AA,F9,WN
Dec 2023 67 14 0 0 F9,WN,AA

PHX–CLE seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (84.0%) · weakest: July (72.8%)

70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77.5%

Strongest calendar month

November

84.0% on-time · ~67 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~84 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

72.8% on-time · ~49 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

10 of 1,815 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

3 of 1,815 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among PHX departures

From PHX, this corridor sits with 71 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 97 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (25 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Cleveland · fleet on-time rank #3109 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PHX to CLE

3,962 tracked flights put the PHX to CLE pairing (Phoenix to Cleveland) at a 80.1% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 69.1 minutes on average. Across the 1,737-mile route and its 11 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 0.6% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (1,815 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 65% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PHX–CLE peaks in November at 84.0% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~84 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 72.8%, a 11.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PHX to CLE rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PHX to CLE ranks #2908 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 PHX to CLE?
Flights from Phoenix to Cleveland have a 80.1% on-time rate based on 3,962 flights. The average delay is 69.1 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHX to CLE?
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (10 of 1,815 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHX to CLE?
The flight distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Cleveland (CLE) is approximately 1,737 miles. This route is served by 11 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHX to CLE?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (65% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

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

Using PHX–CLE data

PHX–CLE is mid-pack at 80.1% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare PHX and CLE airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PHX airport
  • If your dates flex, November (84.0% on-time) beats July (72.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 80.1% 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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