Best Time to Fly ATL to CLE: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International → Cleveland-Hopkins International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
3,410 flights were scheduled from Atlanta (ATL) to Cleveland (CLE) in the last 12 months, and 79.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.9 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Delta Air Lines led with 82.5% on time and Frontier Airlines was last with 68.3%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (85% on time) and December the worst month (72%).
The cancellation rate was 2.1% (US average 1.8%).
ATL to CLE on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 82.5% | 56 min | 2.0% | 2,692 |
| Frontier Airlines | 68.3% | 67 min | 2.8% | 718 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ATL to CLE
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 6,626 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 81.6% | 0.0% | 49 |
| 6am–7am | 82.9% | 2.4% | 42 |
| 7am–8am | 91.1% | 1.5% | 409 |
| 8am–9am | 85.9% | 1.9% | 471 |
| 9am–10am | 83.4% | 1.6% | 621 |
| 10am–11am | 83.5% | 1.3% | 239 |
| 11am–12pm | 85.2% | 1.8% | 605 |
| 12pm–1pm | 77.0% | 0.0% | 74 |
| 1pm–2pm | 85.8% | 0.6% | 320 |
| 2pm–3pm | 85.1% | 0.9% | 467 |
| 3pm–4pm | 78.8% | 1.4% | 358 |
| 4pm–5pm | 71.6% | 1.4% | 490 |
| 5pm–6pm | 71.4% | 0.3% | 343 |
| 6pm–7pm | 73.2% | 1.9% | 256 |
| 7pm–8pm | 74.0% | 1.5% | 332 |
| 8pm–9pm | 70.0% | 1.8% | 326 |
| 9pm–10pm | 64.1% | 2.7% | 335 |
| 10pm–11pm | 74.1% | 1.9% | 704 |
| 11pm–12am | 71.4% | 1.6% | 185 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ATL to CLE
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 75.4% | -5.5 pts | 0.0% | 124 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 65.7% | -15.2 pts | 2.8% | 252 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 73.2% | -7.8 pts | 2.4% | 1,263 |
| All other days | 81.0% | — | 1.3% | 4,987 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).