CLE Today
Decent day. Departures at 84%. Early morning flights ran 34 points better than afternoon. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 92%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at CLE. 84% on-time means roughly 1 in 6 flights is late. If you have a tight connection, add buffer time. Afternoon departures tend to stack up.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 92%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 58%. That is a 34-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK) is 40 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, CAK is the better bet right now.
Airline Performance at CLE
British Airways is the most reliable carrier at CLE with 76% on-time. Aer Lingus runs 52%. That is a 24-point spread. If you have a choice, the airline matters.
CLE Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Afternoon is a 34-point swing at CLE. The early morning block runs at 92%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 85%. 2pm is where it broke down, dropping to 41%. Evening is thinning out and improving to 72%. A 59-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 3 points worse on departures (74% vs 77%). Arrivals roughly the same. Thu was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
CLE has been bouncing between 65% and 90%. Best day was May 2 at 90%. Worst was Jul 19 at 65%. The norm is 77-83%, which is just how CLE runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About CLE Delays
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is currently running on time with 84% on-time departures and 82% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport has averaged 74% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include CAK (Akron Canton Regional Airport), YQG (Windsor International Airport) and DTW (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport). When CLE is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.