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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Cleveland

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Todayโ€™s best flight deals from San Francisco to Cleveland

Explore current cheapest deals departing from San Francisco to Cleveland

October 20 - November 10

Cheapest
Best

SFO - Cleveland

$400

$222

Round trip

September 29 - October 13

SFO - Cleveland

$316

$236

Round trip

September 29 - October 5

SFO - Cleveland

$342

$236

Round trip

July 15 - July 27

SFO - Cleveland

$339

$250

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July 23 - July 27

SFO - Cleveland

$374

$250

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July 27 - July 29

SFO - Cleveland

$371

$250

Round trip

July 13 - July 14

SFO - Cleveland

$380

$250

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July 21 - July 24

SFO - Cleveland

$374

$250

Round trip

July 10 - July 20

Earliest

SFO - Cleveland

$352

$250

Round trip

August 15 - August 22

SFO - Cleveland

$371

$250

Round trip

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Insights for flights from San Francisco to Cleveland

Most itineraries for cheap flights from San Francisco to Cleveland connect at least once, with only 14.8% of recent fares being non-stop. When connections are necessary, the typical journey involves 2 stopovers. This indicates that travelers should expect to factor in layover time when planning their trip between these two cities.
When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Cleveland? The data shows that December and November are the most affordable months to fly, both with a median fare of $165. Following these, April also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $220. Planning your travel during these months could lead to significant savings on your journey.
A typical journey from San Francisco to Cleveland takes approximately 13h 47m, including connections. This duration reflects the common need for layovers on this route, as direct flights are less frequent. Travelers should account for this extended travel time when making their arrangements.
Flights from San Francisco to Cleveland cover a distance of 3471 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically translates to a longer travel day, especially when considering the prevalence of connecting flights. Understanding the route's length helps in preparing for the journey.
Fares for flights from San Francisco to Cleveland typically range from $180โ€“$329, with a median of $257. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Despite this, 32% of recent fares were still classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting that price alerts could be beneficial for finding better offers.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Cleveland

Regular price: $308 - $473

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from San Francisco to Cleveland.

The regular price range for this route is between $308 and $473. The current lowest deal is $222 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 20-Nov 10.

now $222

Low $308

High $473

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Cleveland

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Cleveland is November, with a median price of $165. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $329. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $165

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $329

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Direct flights from San Francisco to Cleveland

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United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Cleveland

Wed, Jun 17

โŒ› Last-Minute

SFO - Cleveland

Frontier Airlines

San Francisco (SFO) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$530

$381

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

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SFO - Cleveland

Frontier Airlines

San Francisco (SFO) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$583

$379

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

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SFO - Cleveland

Frontier Airlines

San Francisco (SFO) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$587

$399

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Thu, Jun 18

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SFO - Cleveland

Frontier Airlines

San Francisco (SFO) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$593

$399

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

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SFO - Cleveland

Frontier Airlines

San Francisco (SFO) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$581

$385

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

โŒ› Last-Minute

SFO - Cleveland

Frontier Airlines

San Francisco (SFO) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$587

$399

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Cleveland

2 nights

Jun 20 - Jun 22

$587ย ย โ†’ย ย $379

35%

4 nights

Jun 18 - Jun 22

$583ย ย โ†’ย ย $379

35%

3 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 22

$581ย ย โ†’ย ย $385

34%

2 nights

Jun 18 - Jun 20

$593ย ย โ†’ย ย $399

33%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Cleveland

San Francisco - Cleveland route insights

๐Ÿ’ธ Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from San Francisco to Cleveland are above the typical level of $257.

๐Ÿ“… Best time to fly

Fly in December or November for the cheapest fares.

Historically, December and November offer the lowest median prices at $165 for this route.

โฑ๏ธ Flight duration

Expect a median flight time of 13h 47m.

The median flight duration from San Francisco to Cleveland is 13 hours and 47 minutes.

โœˆ๏ธ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Only 14.8% of deals are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

๐Ÿ† Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

United Airlines has direct flight options available from San Francisco to Cleveland.

๐ŸŽฏ Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Historically, deals for flights from San Francisco to Cleveland appear frequently, about 0.6 per day.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a good option for flights from San Francisco to Cleveland.

๐Ÿ“ ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$222

Cleveland main airports to arrive at

Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE)

Cheapest

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is the primary airport for travelers flying to Cleveland.

๐Ÿ“ ~15 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, or rail).

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$222

Airports nearby Cleveland used as alternative

Akronโ€“Canton (CAK)

Akronโ€“Canton (CAK) can be a useful alternative for easier navigation and shorter security lines.

๐Ÿ“ ~80 km from Cleveland (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$343

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW) is a major international hub that often offers lower fares on long-haul routes.

๐Ÿ“ ~150 km from Cleveland (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$236

Pittsburgh International (PIT)

Pittsburgh International (PIT) is a large airport with diverse carrier options, good for East Coast and transatlantic flights.

๐Ÿ“ ~180 km from Cleveland (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$266

John Glenn Columbus International (CMH)

John Glenn Columbus International (CMH) is a major domestic airport with a strong presence of low-cost carriers.

๐Ÿ“ ~200 km from Cleveland (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$250

Erie International (ERI)

Erie International (ERI) offers a small, low-stress terminal environment, but with extremely limited flight schedules.

๐Ÿ“ ~140 km from Cleveland (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$399

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cleveland

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Francisco to Cleveland is typically 14-27 days before departure. Flights booked within this period have an average price of $228. Booking too early, 60+ days out, sees prices rise to an average of $322. Last-minute bookings, within 0-6 days of travel, are usually the most expensive, averaging $371.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Cleveland is considered to be $180 or less. The median price for this route was $257. Prices can range, with 75% of deals observed being $329 or less. This threshold represents a competitive price point for travelers.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Cleveland are typically December and November, both with a median price of $165. April also offers a relatively lower median price of $220. The annual median price for this route is $257, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.