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

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176 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Feb 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 3h 1m AFAMDL → DL Detroit (DTW) to Fort Wayne flights
ORD Chicago 3h 42m AAASAV → AAASBA Chicago (ORD) to Fort Wayne flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 26m AFAMDL → AMDLKL Atlanta (ATL) to Fort Wayne flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 38m AFAMDL → DLKEVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Fort Wayne flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 38m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Fort Wayne flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 18m A8AACX → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Fort Wayne flights
LAS Las Vegas 9h 20m F9WNY4 → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Fort Wayne flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 17h 44m ADF9UA → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Fort Wayne flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 27h 33m F9 → G4 Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Fort Wayne flights
DCA Washington ~4h 44m AAAS → AA Washington (DCA) to Fort Wayne flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cleveland to Fort Wayne
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 176 mi 4h 20m nonstop

CLE–FWA had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in February 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 176 miles in 4h 20m.

Also explore CLE Routes FWA Routes CLE Live Flights FWA Live Flights CLE Delays FWA Delays
All flights from Fort Wayne (FWA) Fort Wayne to Cleveland flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop CLE–FWA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 100% 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

1-stop and 2-stop options for CLE to FWA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
DTW ~3h 1m ORD ~3h 42m ATL ~4h 26m MSP ~4h 38m CLT ~4h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
338
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
FWA → CLE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
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
Weekly flights – 21
Flight time 4h 20m 0h 59m
Departure OTP 100% –
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 gate to gate.
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 connectionsAvailable
Origin: CLE
Full nameCleveland Hopkins International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m
Destination: FWA
Full nameFort Wayne International Airport
IATA / ICAOFWA / KFWA
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
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 about 4h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 176 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from CLE to FWA: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in February 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in February 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 20m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in February 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

CLE to FWA Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Detroit (DTW).