Can I fly direct from Raleigh to Cleveland?

Yes, direct flights from Raleigh to Cleveland are commonly available. Historically, approximately 73% of flights on this route have been direct. For journeys that include a stopover, travelers typically encounter one stop. This indicates a strong prevalence of non-stop options for this particular route, making it convenient for many travelers.

How many hours is the flight from Raleigh to Cleveland?

A direct flight from Raleigh to Cleveland typically takes about 1 hour and 42 minutes. This corresponds to a median flight time of 102 minutes for non-stop journeys. If your itinerary includes one stop, the median flight duration extends significantly to approximately 5 hours and 35 minutes, or 335 minutes. The air distance between the two cities is approximately 670 kilometers.

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 a high occurrence of deals, based on observations over the trailing 30 days. Travelers can typically find competitive pricing for this route with regularity. This consistent availability makes it easier to plan a trip without waiting for rare discounts.

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Raleigh to Cleveland: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to Cleveland

Right now, 81% of recent fares for flights from Raleigh to Cleveland are considered a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $83 to $115, with a median of $99. Current fares are near the typical level, indicating a stable pricing environment for travelers planning their trips.

If you are looking for cheap flights from Raleigh to Cleveland, the cheapest time to fly is often during the spring months. April stands out with a median fare of just $68. May also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $80, followed by June at a median of $90. New deals appear almost daily, making it beneficial to monitor prices if your travel dates are flexible.

A typical journey from Raleigh to Cleveland takes approximately 3h 14m, including connections. This route is primarily served by direct flights, as 73% of recent itineraries are non-stop. For the remaining itineraries that do include connections, travelers typically experience one stopover.

The distance between Raleigh and Cleveland is 670 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul flight. This makes it a convenient route for quick trips, with most travel completed within a few hours.

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Cleveland

Regular price: $123 - $278

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Raleigh to Cleveland is $123 to $278. The current lowest deal is $96 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 13-Sep 17.

now $96

Low $123

High $278

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

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Cleveland

Raleigh (RDU) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$812

$297

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Cleveland

Raleigh (RDU) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$783

$268

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Cleveland

Raleigh (RDU) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$991

$286

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Cleveland

Raleigh (RDU) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$887

$315

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Cleveland

Raleigh (RDU) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$350

$141

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Cleveland

Raleigh (RDU) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$687

$189

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 14 - Aug 16

$983 → $318

68%

1 night

Aug 15 - Aug 16

$887 → $339

62%

7 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 19

$783 → $268

66%

7 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 18

$812 → $297

63%

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Cleveland

Raleigh - Cleveland route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent RDU to CLE fares are near the typical level of $99, with 81% considered good.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically cheapest at $68

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from RDU to CLE, with a median price of $68.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 14m

The typical direct flight from Raleigh to Cleveland takes 3 hours and 14 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

73% of recent flights are direct

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

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has offered direct flights from Raleigh to Cleveland recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Historically, deals for flights from Raleigh to Cleveland appear frequently.

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$98

Cleveland main airports to arrive at

Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE)

Cheapest

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights to Cleveland.

📍 ~15 km from Cleveland (reachable by car, bus, or rail).

💸 Flights from ~$98

Airports nearby Cleveland used as alternative

Akron–Canton (CAK)

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

📍 ~80 km from Cleveland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$88

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Sep 01

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Cleveland, United States

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$1,117

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75% AI deal score

$908

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From RDU

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Cleveland, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,142

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From RDU

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Dec 31

Cleveland, United States

74% AI deal score

$899

$620

Save $279

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From RDU

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Sep 24

Cleveland, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,116

$690

Save $426

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From RDU

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Nov 10

Cleveland, United States

73% AI deal score

$895

$620

Save $275

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From RDU

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Oct 05

Cleveland, United States

73% AI deal score

$874

$625

Save $249

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From RDU

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Dec 08

Cleveland, United States

73% AI deal score

$889

$625

Save $264

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From RDU

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Dec 03

Cleveland, United States

73% AI deal score

$886

$625

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From RDU

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Sep 17

Cleveland, United States

73% AI deal score

$896

$625

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From RDU

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Sep 22

Cleveland, United States

73% AI deal score

$892

$625

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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 for a ticket is around $91. Prices tend to be higher for last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging $215. Even bookings made 7-13 days in advance are notably higher, with an average price of $116. Planning ahead by at least two weeks can lead to significant savings.

Based on historical data across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Raleigh to Cleveland is typically $83 or less. The median price for this route has been $99. While 75% of tickets were priced at $115 or less, aiming for a price point around $83 puts you in the lowest 25% of fares observed. This threshold can serve as a useful benchmark when searching for deals.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Cleveland, with a median price of $68. May also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $80. While June's median price of $90 is higher than April and May, it still falls below the annual median price of $99 for this route. Travelers looking for the best value should consider these months for their trips.

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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: $123 - $278

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Raleigh to Cleveland is $123 to $278. The current lowest deal is $96 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 13-Sep 17.

now $96

Low $123

High $278

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

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Cleveland

Raleigh (RDU) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$812

$297

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Cleveland

Raleigh (RDU) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$783

$268

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Cleveland

Raleigh (RDU) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$991

$286

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Cleveland

Raleigh (RDU) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$887

$315

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Cleveland

Raleigh (RDU) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$350

$141

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Cleveland

Raleigh (RDU) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$687

$189

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 14 - Aug 16

$983 → $318

68%

1 night

Aug 15 - Aug 16

$887 → $339

62%

7 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 19

$783 → $268

66%

7 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 18

$812 → $297

63%

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Cleveland

Raleigh - Cleveland route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent RDU to CLE fares are near the typical level of $99, with 81% considered good.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically cheapest at $68

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from RDU to CLE, with a median price of $68.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 14m

The typical direct flight from Raleigh to Cleveland takes 3 hours and 14 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

73% of recent flights are direct

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

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has offered direct flights from Raleigh to Cleveland recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Historically, deals for flights from Raleigh to Cleveland appear frequently.

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$98

Cleveland main airports to arrive at

Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE)

Cheapest

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights to Cleveland.

📍 ~15 km from Cleveland (reachable by car, bus, or rail).

💸 Flights from ~$98

Airports nearby Cleveland used as alternative

Akron–Canton (CAK)

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

Cleveland, United States

73% AI deal score

$892

$625

Save $267

United Airlines

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 are near the typical level

April is historically cheapest at $68

Direct flights average 3h 14m

73% of recent flights are direct

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently on this route

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 25

Sep 05

Sep 04

Dec 31

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Nov 10

Oct 05

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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 are near the typical level

April is historically cheapest at $68

Direct flights average 3h 14m

73% of recent flights are direct

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently on this route

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

Sep 01

Sep 25

Sep 05

Sep 04

Dec 31

Sep 24

Nov 10

Oct 05

Dec 08

Dec 03

Sep 17

Sep 22

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?