Can I fly direct from Raleigh to Cleveland?

Yes, direct flights from Raleigh to Cleveland are commonly available. Historically, approximately 73% of all flights on this route have been direct. For travelers who opt for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is typically one. This data is based on observations over a 90-day period, indicating a strong prevalence of non-stop options for this route.

How many hours is the flight from Raleigh to Cleveland?

The typical direct flight from Raleigh to Cleveland has a median duration of 1 hour and 42 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging 5 hours and 35 minutes. The air distance between Raleigh and Cleveland is approximately 670 kilometers. Travelers can expect a relatively short journey when flying non-stop between these two cities.

How often do cheap flights from Raleigh to Cleveland come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Raleigh to Cleveland come up frequently. This route is classified as having frequent deal availability. Travelers can generally expect to find favorable prices with regularity. This trend has been observed consistently over a 30-day period, indicating that opportunities for good value flights are common.

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Raleigh to Cleveland: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to Cleveland

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Raleigh to Cleveland, 81% of recent fares were considered a good price. Prices for this route typically range from $83 to $115, with a median fare of $99. Right now, current fares are near the typical level, suggesting a stable pricing environment for this short-haul route. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find favorable prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Cleveland? The data indicates that April is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $68. Following closely, May offers a median fare of $80, and June presents a median of $90. These months typically provide the best value for this route.

A typical journey from Raleigh to Cleveland takes approximately 3h 14m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that almost all itineraries are non-stop, with 73% of recent fares being direct flights from Raleigh to Cleveland. For the remaining itineraries that do connect, the median number of stopovers is 1.

The distance between Raleigh and Cleveland is 670 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul flight. This relatively short distance contributes to the overall travel time and the prevalence of direct flight options available.

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Cleveland

Regular price: $121 - $279

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $121 and $279. The current lowest deal is $105 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 15-Sep 22.

now $105

Low $121

High $279

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Cleveland

The cheapest month to fly from RDU to CLE is April, with a median price of $68. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $425. Prices are generally lower from April to September.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $68

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $425

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Raleigh to Cleveland

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Cleveland

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Cleveland

Raleigh (RDU) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$329

$176

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Cleveland

Raleigh (RDU) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$544

$213

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Cleveland

Raleigh (RDU) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$533

$224

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Cleveland

Raleigh (RDU) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$512

$232

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Cleveland

Raleigh (RDU) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$523

$192

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Cleveland

Raleigh (RDU) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$468

$223

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Raleigh to Cleveland

2 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 13

$523 → $197

62%

2 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 11

$523 → $217

58%

4 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 27

$323 → $124

62%

3 nights

Sep 24 - Sep 27

$320 → $125

61%

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Cleveland

Raleigh - Cleveland route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares for RDU to CLE are near the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

April offers the lowest median prices

Historically, April, May, and June offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 3h 14m

The median flight time from Raleigh to Cleveland is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

73% of recent flights are direct

73% of recent flights from RDU to CLE are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines is one of the airlines that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available frequently

Historically, good prices are available frequently for flights from Raleigh to Cleveland.

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

Raleigh–Durham International is a convenient option for flights from Raleigh to Cleveland.

📍 ~17 km from Raleigh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$106

Cleveland main airports to arrive at

Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE)

Cheapest

Cleveland Hopkins International is a convenient arrival airport for flights to Cleveland.

📍 ~16 km from Cleveland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$106

Airports nearby Cleveland used as alternative

Akron–Canton (CAK)

Akron–Canton (CAK) is a useful alternative for Cleveland travelers due to its proximity and ease of use.

📍 ~80 km from Cleveland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$90

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74% AI deal score

$1,032

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$1,043

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73% AI deal score

$984

$706

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Cleveland, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,003

$706

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Dec 08

Cleveland, United States

67% AI deal score

$879

$686

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Dec 31

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67% AI deal score

$900

$686

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Cleveland, United States

67% AI deal score

$919

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67% AI deal score

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Dec 30

Cleveland, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cleveland

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Raleigh to Cleveland is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price is around $91. Prices tend to be higher for last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging $215. Even booking too far in advance, such as 60+ days out, generally sees an average price of $104, which is slightly higher than the 14-27 day window. This trend is observed across a trailing 90-day period.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Raleigh to Cleveland is considered to be $83 or less. The median price for this route has historically been around $99. Prices can range, with 75% of observed fares being $115 or less. This threshold of $83 represents the lower quartile of prices observed over a 90-day period, indicating a favorable deal.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Cleveland, with a median price of $68. May also offers competitive prices, with a median of $80. While June is listed among the cheapest months with a median of $90, it also represents the most expensive month in the trailing 270-day period. The annual median price for this route is $99, suggesting that April and May offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Raleigh to Cleveland: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to Cleveland

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Cleveland

Regular price: $121 - $279

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $121 and $279. The current lowest deal is $105 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 15-Sep 22.

now $105

Low $121

High $279

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Cleveland

The cheapest month to fly from RDU to CLE is April, with a median price of $68. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $425. Prices are generally lower from April to September.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $68

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $425

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Raleigh to Cleveland

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Cleveland

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Cleveland

Raleigh (RDU) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$329

$176

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Cleveland

Raleigh (RDU) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$544

$213

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Cleveland

Raleigh (RDU) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$533

$224

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Cleveland

Raleigh (RDU) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$512

$232

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Cleveland

Raleigh (RDU) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$523

$192

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Cleveland

Raleigh (RDU) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$468

$223

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Raleigh to Cleveland

2 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 13

$523 → $197

62%

2 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 11

$523 → $217

58%

4 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 27

$323 → $124

62%

3 nights

Sep 24 - Sep 27

$320 → $125

61%

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Cleveland

Raleigh - Cleveland route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares for RDU to CLE are near the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

April offers the lowest median prices

Historically, April, May, and June offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 3h 14m

The median flight time from Raleigh to Cleveland is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

73% of recent flights are direct

73% of recent flights from RDU to CLE are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines is one of the airlines that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available frequently

Historically, good prices are available frequently for flights from Raleigh to Cleveland.

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

Raleigh–Durham International is a convenient option for flights from Raleigh to Cleveland.

📍 ~17 km from Raleigh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$106

Cleveland main airports to arrive at

Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE)

Cheapest

Cleveland Hopkins International is a convenient arrival airport for flights to Cleveland.

📍 ~16 km from Cleveland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$106

Airports nearby Cleveland used as alternative

Akron–Canton (CAK)

Akron–Canton (CAK) is a useful alternative for Cleveland travelers due to its proximity and ease of use.

Cleveland, United States

67% AI deal score

$898

$703

Save $195

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cleveland

Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Cleveland

Today’s best flight deals from Raleigh to Cleveland

Raleigh to Cleveland: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to Cleveland

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Cleveland

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Cleveland

Direct flights from Raleigh to Cleveland

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Cleveland

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Raleigh to Cleveland

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Cleveland

Raleigh - Cleveland route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

April offers the lowest median prices

Median flight time is 3h 14m

73% of recent flights are direct

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Good prices are available frequently

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Cleveland main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Cleveland used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cleveland

Best Elite deals to Cleveland

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cleveland

When should I buy Raleigh to Cleveland tickets?

How much should a flight from Raleigh to Cleveland cost?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Cleveland?

Can I fly direct from Raleigh to Cleveland?

How many hours is the flight from Raleigh to Cleveland?

How often do cheap flights from Raleigh to Cleveland come up?

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Flights to Cleveland from other cities

Raleigh to Cleveland: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to Cleveland

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Cleveland

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Cleveland

Direct flights from Raleigh to Cleveland

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Cleveland

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Raleigh to Cleveland

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Cleveland

Raleigh - Cleveland route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

April offers the lowest median prices

Median flight time is 3h 14m

73% of recent flights are direct

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Good prices are available frequently

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Cleveland main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Cleveland used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cleveland

Best Elite deals to Cleveland

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Sep 11

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Sep 11

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cleveland

When should I buy Raleigh to Cleveland tickets?

How much should a flight from Raleigh to Cleveland cost?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Cleveland?