Cleveland to Philadelphia flights
about 0 flights a week across 2 operators, most often on the Bombardier CRJ (all variants). Below: the aircraft mix, and what the safety record and the turbulence model say for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Cleveland to Philadelphia take?
Flight time from Cleveland (CLE) to Philadelphia (PHL) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Cleveland to Philadelphia?
Airline availability for CLE to PHL changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Cleveland to Philadelphia?
Direct (nonstop) availability on CLE to PHL varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- American Airlines5-yr attributed events: 26Last 90 days: none recorded
- Republic Airlines5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- JIA5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- Frontier Airlines5-yr attributed events: 7Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 8 sightings | No recorded events |
| Republic Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| JIA | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Frontier Airlines | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Flight patterns on CLE → PHL
We observed 2 flights on this route over the last 90 days (about 0.2 per week) across 2 airlines.
Departures cluster around 23:00–00:00 UTC, busiest on Saturday.
Historically, 77.2% of flights on CLE → PHL arrived within 15 minutes of schedule (average arrival delay 8.9 min; 2.8% cancelled), across 27,166 flights from 1987–2025. Source: U.S. DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS).
In 2025, 181,391 passengers flew between CLE and PHL (both directions) on 3,169 flights, led by PT. Source: U.S. DOT BTS T-100. US air traffic.
Carrier on-time performance (last 12 months)
| Carrier | On-time % | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 75.5% | 28 min | 1,124 |
| American Airlines | 70.2% | 26.7 min | 523 |
| Republic Airlines | 71.9% | 18.2 min | 324 |
| Frontier Airlines | 87% | 8.5 min | 100 |
On-time = arrival within 15 minutes of schedule, per U.S. DOT definitions. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (public domain). Delay-cause attribution is reported by carriers since June 2003.
Planning CLE → PHL
CLE to PHL is a short-haul route of 583 km (362 mi). See the return PHL → CLE route.
Alternative airports near Cleveland: Cleveland (BKL) — 18 km, Richmond Heights (CGF) — 35 km, Willoughby (LNN) — 49 km.
Alternative airports near Philadelphia: Philadelphia (BBX) — 30 km, Philadelphia (PNE) — 31 km, Mount Holly (LLY) — 35 km.