Flights Columbus → Cleveland
CMH → CLE
Route overview
The flight route operates between Columbus and Cleveland, utilizing the De Havilland Canada DHC-8-200 Dash 8 aircraft. The destination airport in Cleveland has seen an annual passenger traffic of 8,693,866 as of recent data, while both cities' airports have a rich history dating back to the early days of aviation, with Columbus's airport opening in 1929 and Cleveland's in 1925.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Columbus (CMH) → Cleveland (CLE) route is operated by United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.2/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Cleveland the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Columbus the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Cleveland: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Columbus (CMH) to Cleveland (CLE) heads north-east for about 180 km, a flight time of roughly 39m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Columbus the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Cleveland it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines (UA) | 74% | 10 min | 6.9% |
Airlines operating CMH-CLE
Airports
Frequently asked questions about CMH-CLE
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The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: United Airlines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
