Can I fly direct from Cleveland to San Francisco?

Direct flights from Cleveland to San Francisco are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the overall flights. Historically, approximately 9.4% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights with connections, travelers typically experience 2 stopovers.

What's the flight time from Cleveland to San Francisco?

The typical direct flight time from Cleveland to San Francisco is 5 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 3471 kilometers. Flights with one stopover generally take longer, with a median duration of 11 hours and 8 minutes. These times represent the average travel duration for this route.

How much more do direct flights from Cleveland to San Francisco cost?

Historically, direct flights from Cleveland to San Francisco typically cost 20% more than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $394, while connecting flights had a median price of $329. Direct flights accounted for approximately 12% of the observed flights on this route.

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Cleveland to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Cleveland to San Francisco

Most itineraries from Cleveland to San Francisco connect at least once, with only 9.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct flights from Cleveland to San Francisco are available, you will most often find itineraries with one or more stops.

Right now, fares for cheap flights from Cleveland to San Francisco are above the typical level. Prices typically range from $329–$688, with a median of $438. Currently, only 6% of recent fares are classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better fares.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cleveland to San Francisco? The most affordable month to fly is April, with a median fare of $227. Following closely, February offers a median fare of $304, and March presents a median of $315. These months typically provide the best value for this route.

A typical journey from Cleveland to San Francisco takes about 5h 15m, including connections. This median duration accounts for the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route. While the non-stop flight time is also 5h 15m, connecting flights typically extend the journey to around 13h 40m.

The distance between Cleveland and San Francisco is 3471 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a flight duration that falls within the medium-haul category, often requiring a few hours in the air.

How much is a round trip from Cleveland to San Francisco

Regular price: $267 - $407

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

The regular price range for flights from Cleveland to San Francisco is between $267 and $407. The current lowest deal is $246 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 18-Aug 21.

now $246

Low $267

High $407

The cheapest time to fly from Cleveland to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Cleveland to San Francisco is February, with a median price of $176. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $574. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $176

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $574

Jan

Feb

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May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

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Dec

Direct flights from Cleveland to San Francisco

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Cleveland to San Francisco

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - San Francisco

Cleveland (CLE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$527

$369

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - San Francisco

Cleveland (CLE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$536

$297

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - San Francisco

Cleveland (CLE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$527

$369

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - San Francisco

Cleveland (CLE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$322

$268

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - San Francisco

Cleveland (CLE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$388

$324

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - San Francisco

Cleveland (CLE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$306

$269

One-way

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

2 nights

Jul 27 - Jul 29

$536 → $297

45%

4 nights

Jul 27 - Jul 31

$527 → $369

30%

4 nights

Jul 26 - Jul 30

$527 → $369

30%

3 nights

Aug 6 - Aug 9

$383 → $284

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Cleveland to San Francisco

Cleveland - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Cleveland to San Francisco, with a median price of $176.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 5h 15m

Direct flights from Cleveland to San Francisco typically average 5h 15m, connecting flights average 13h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 9.4% of recent flights from Cleveland to San Francisco are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has a recent deal for $246

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $246 from Cleveland to San Francisco.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Cleveland to San Francisco are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

Cleveland main airports to depart from

Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE)

Cheapest

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is a convenient choice for flights from Cleveland to San Francisco.

📍 ~16 km from Cleveland (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$215

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a major gateway to the San Francisco Bay Area.

📍 ~20 km from San Francisco (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~$232

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative with extensive domestic options and direct BART rail access.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$242

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Cleveland to San Francisco is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $279. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally results in higher prices, averaging around $423. Prices tend to be higher for very last-minute bookings, with flights booked 7-13 days out averaging $773.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Cleveland to San Francisco is considered to be $329 or less. The median price for this route was $438. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $688 or less.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Cleveland to San Francisco, with a median price of $227. February and March also offer competitive prices, with median fares of $304 and $315 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $438, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Cleveland to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Cleveland to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Cleveland to San Francisco

Regular price: $267 - $407

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

The regular price range for flights from Cleveland to San Francisco is between $267 and $407. The current lowest deal is $246 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 18-Aug 21.

now $246

Low $267

High $407

The cheapest time to fly from Cleveland to San Francisco

February

Cheapest

Flights from $176

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $574

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cleveland to San Francisco

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Cleveland to San Francisco

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - San Francisco

Cleveland (CLE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$527

$369

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - San Francisco

Cleveland (CLE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$536

$297

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - San Francisco

Cleveland (CLE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$527

$369

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - San Francisco

Cleveland (CLE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$322

$268

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - San Francisco

Cleveland (CLE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$388

$324

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - San Francisco

Cleveland (CLE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$306

$269

One-way

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

2 nights

Jul 27 - Jul 29

$536 → $297

45%

4 nights

Jul 27 - Jul 31

$527 → $369

30%

4 nights

Jul 26 - Jul 30

$527 → $369

30%

3 nights

Aug 6 - Aug 9

$383 → $284

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Cleveland to San Francisco