79% of flights from Cleveland to Fort Lauderdale arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is about the typical U.S. route. The 7 a.m. departures ran on time 90% of the time; the 4 p.m. ones 72%. Most reliable airline: United Airlines (89%). 10% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for CLE → FLL: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 51% of the time. About 1 in 15 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 57 three hours or more; 2.7% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early79%
- 15–30 min late5.9%
- 30–60 min late4.9%
- 1–2 hours late3.8%
- 2–3 hours late1.1%
- 3+ hours late1.8%
- Diverted0.4%
- Cancelled2.7%
Share of all 1,305 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 551 | 89% | 0.7% | −13 min | 3.4% | +70 min | United Airlines |
| Frontier Airlines | 514 | 75% | 2.7% | −5 min | 7.8% | +87 min | Frontier Airlines |
| Spirit Airlines | 185 | 63% | 5.9% | −3 min | 15.1% | +76 min | Spirit Airlines |
| JetBlue | 54 | — | — | — | — | — | JetBlue |
| Southwest Airlines | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Southwest Airlines |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at CLE). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | United Airlines | Frontier Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| 7 a.m. | 93% | 86% |
| 9 a.m. | 80% | — |
| 4 p.m. | — | 71% |
Last flight of the day
On CLE → FLL, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 2.4% of the time, against 2.3% for its earlier flights, about the same. It arrived 3+ hours late 2.1% of the time (earlier flights: 1.8%). It matters more than the numbers suggest. Miss an earlier flight and there's another one that evening; miss the last one and you're usually waiting until morning.
| Airline | Last departure | Last: cancelled | Last: 3h+ late | Earlier: cancelled | Next morning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | 4:05 p.m. | 3.7% | 2.1% | 3.5% | first flight 7:45 a.m. |
| United Airlines | 11:00 a.m. | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% | first flight 7:30 a.m. |
Last flight = the airline's last scheduled departure on this route that day, on days it flies the route at least twice; past 12 months. Times are typical scheduled times over the latest three months.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: October (86%). Worst: January (71%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 215 | 76% | 5.1% |
| Tuesday | 124 | 81% | 1.6% |
| Wednesday | 149 | 91% | 1.3% |
| Thursday | 208 | 80% | 1.9% |
| Friday | 217 | 79% | 2.3% |
| Saturday | 181 | 81% | 1.7% |
| Sunday | 211 | 72% | 3.8% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: airline 22 · weather 10 · air traffic/airport 3
Month by month
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 715 | 7:00 a.m. | 276 | 93% | 0.7% | −14 min | United Airlines |
| F9 3452 | 4:05 p.m. | 225 | 69% | 3.1% | 0 min | Frontier Airlines |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | 5 | 0% | 1 |
| Jan 25, 2026 | 5 | 0% | 2 |
| Jun 27, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Apr 7, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | 3 | 0% | 1 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Cleveland or Fort Lauderdale. None has been clearly more reliable than CLE → FLL.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLE → FLL (this route) | 1,305 | 79% | 2.7% |
| CLE → MIA Cleveland Hopkins to Miami | 892 | 78% | 1.2% |
Questions
How often are flights from CLE to FLL on time?
79% of 1,305 scheduled flights from Cleveland, OH to Fort Lauderdale, FL arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 2.7% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly CLE to FLL?
Flights scheduled to leave at 7 a.m. were the most reliable (90% on time). The 4 p.m. departures were the least (72%).
Which airline is most on time from CLE to FLL?
United Airlines: 89% of its 551 flights on the route arrived on time. Frontier Airlines: 75%. Spirit Airlines: 63%.
What month has the most delays from CLE to FLL?
January (71% on time). The best month is October (86%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from CLE to FLL more likely to be cancelled?
Not much. Each airline's last CLE–FLL flight of the day was cancelled 2.4% of the time over the past year, against 2.3% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- FLL → CLE (return)
- Cleveland Hopkins (CLE) delays by hour
- Flights into Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
- United Airlines on-time record
- Frontier Airlines on-time record
- Spirit Airlines on-time record
- JetBlue on-time record
- Southwest Airlines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.