Cleveland to Fort Wayne (CLE–FWA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Cleveland to Fort Wayne
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 176 mi 4h 20m nonstop 14 1-stop hubs

CLE–FWA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 176 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CLE–FWA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 84% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLE to FWA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
BNA ~4h 3m PHL ~4h 49m BDL ~4h 59m PBI ~6h 43m PHX ~8h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
301
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CLE → FWA
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
33%
Return
FWA → CLE
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLE delays → FWA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Wayne from Cleveland

Nearby airports with service to Fort Wayne International Airport.
Metric CLE→FWA DTW→FWA
Distance from CLE – 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 0 14
Flight time 4h 20m 0h 59m
Departure OTP 84% –
Detroit (DTW) to Fort Wayne flights
Airports within 200 miles of CLE with service to Fort Wayne International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Fort Wayne is 0 hours the same as Cleveland.
CLE: EDT · FWA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Wayne.
Distance & Flight Time
176 mi / 284 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 20m.
Facts

CLE–FWA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cleveland to Fort Wayne route.
Route details
Distance176 mi / 284 km
Flight time4h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: CLE
Full nameCleveland Hopkins International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m
Destination: FWA
Full nameFort Wayne International Airport
IATA / ICAOFWA / KFWA
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Winamac
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation814 ft / 248 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLE to FWA flights.
Nonstop flights from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport take approximately 4h 20m. The route covers 176 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BNA, PHL, BDL, PBI, PHX, SFO, ORD, CLT, DTW, ATL, MSP, SRQ, DFW and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include DTW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CLE to FWA

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) and Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines.

CLE to FWA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLE to FWA ranges from 4 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 176 miles (284 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Detroit (DTW).