75% of flights from Cleveland to Phoenix arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The 7 a.m. departures ran on time 81% of the time; the 9 p.m. ones 73%. Most reliable airline: American Airlines (82%). 8% 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 → PHX: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 65% of the time. About 1 in 15 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 78 three hours or more; 0.8% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early75%
- 15–30 min late12%
- 30–60 min late5.2%
- 1–2 hours late4.2%
- 2–3 hours late1.1%
- 3+ hours late1.3%
- Diverted0.7%
- Cancelled0.8%
Share of all 1,011 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 366 | 70% | 0.0% | +2 min | 4.6% | +43 min | Southwest Airlines |
| Frontier Airlines | 327 | 75% | 2.1% | −7 min | 10.4% | +88 min | Frontier Airlines |
| American Airlines | 318 | 82% | 0.3% | −7 min | 4.7% | +60 min | American 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 | Frontier Airlines | American Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| 7 a.m. | — | 82% |
| 9 p.m. | 73% | — |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: February (83%). Worst: January (72%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 152 | 75% | 2.0% |
| Tuesday | 133 | 80% | 0.0% |
| Wednesday | 125 | 82% | 0.8% |
| Thursday | 141 | 70% | 0.7% |
| Friday | 149 | 71% | 0.7% |
| Saturday | 165 | 77% | 0.0% |
| Sunday | 146 | 71% | 1.4% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: airline 6 · weather 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F9 2697 | 9:17 p.m. | 260 | 78% | 1.9% | −7 min | Frontier Airlines |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2025 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
Questions
How often are flights from CLE to PHX on time?
75% of 1,011 scheduled flights from Cleveland, OH to Phoenix, AZ arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.8% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly CLE to PHX?
Flights scheduled to leave at 7 a.m. were the most reliable (81% on time). The 9 p.m. departures were the least (73%).
Which airline is most on time from CLE to PHX?
American Airlines: 82% of its 318 flights on the route arrived on time. Southwest Airlines: 70%. Frontier Airlines: 75%.
What month has the most delays from CLE to PHX?
January (72% on time). The best month is February (83%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- PHX → CLE (return)
- Cleveland Hopkins (CLE) delays by hour
- Flights into Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX)
- Southwest Airlines on-time record
- Frontier Airlines on-time record
- American 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.