CLE Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for CLE.
If you can choose your departure time: midday flights (12pm - 3pm) run at 91%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 72%. That is a 19-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
United Airlines is the most reliable carrier at CLE with 77% on-time. Aer Lingus runs 48%. That is a 29-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
Midday vs Afternoon is a 19-point swing at CLE. The midday block runs at 91%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
Down 7 points from last week (77% vs 84%). Arrivals roughly the same. Sun was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
CLE has been bouncing between 55% and 90%. Best day was Aug 26 at 90%. Worst was Aug 11 at 55%. The norm is 75-81%, which is just how CLE runs.
About CLE Delays
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport has averaged 77% 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.