How many flights from San Francisco to Cleveland are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 1% of flights from San Francisco to Cleveland were non-stop. For flights with layovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that direct routes are less common for this particular journey. Travelers should anticipate connecting flights when planning this route.

How many hours is the flight from San Francisco to Cleveland?

A direct flight from San Francisco to Cleveland typically takes approximately 4 hours and 41 minutes, with a median duration of 281 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to about 7 hours and 43 minutes, or 463 minutes. The distance covered on this route is 3471 kilometers.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from San Francisco to Cleveland?

Historically, it is generally cheaper to fly with a layover from San Francisco to Cleveland. Connecting flights have a median price of $547, while direct flights have a median price of $699. This represents a premium of 28% for direct flights. Approximately 70% of the flights observed in the trailing 90 days were direct.

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San Francisco to Cleveland: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Cleveland

Most itineraries for cheap flights from San Francisco to Cleveland connect at least once, with only 1% of recent fares being non-stop. For the remaining itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2, indicating that direct options are rare for this route. This means travelers should expect a journey involving at least one stop.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Cleveland takes about 4h 41m, including connections. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stop, this duration reflects the overall travel time for connecting flights on this route. Travelers should factor in this median journey time when planning their trip.

Fares from San Francisco to Cleveland are typically $408–$778, with a median of $549. Right now, fares are near the typical level for this route. Only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding significantly cheaper options can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so monitoring prices can be beneficial.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Cleveland? The cheapest months to fly are August and July, both with a median fare of $329. Following closely is February, with a median fare of $369. These months offer the most favorable prices for this route, making them ideal for budget-conscious travelers.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Cleveland

Regular price: $275 - $587

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Cleveland is typically between $275 and $587. The current lowest deal is $186 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 5-Dec 9.

now $186

Low $275

High $587

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Cleveland

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Cleveland is July, with a median price of $329. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $633. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $329

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $633

Feb

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Cleveland

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Cleveland

Wed, Dec 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cleveland

San Francisco (SFO) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$314

$214

One-way

Sat, Dec 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cleveland

San Francisco (SFO) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$340

$211

One-way

Mon, Dec 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cleveland

San Francisco (SFO) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$348

$188

One-way

Tue, Dec 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cleveland

San Francisco (SFO) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$329

$191

One-way

Tue, Dec 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cleveland

San Francisco (SFO) - Cleveland (CLE)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$275

$222

One-way

Tue, Dec 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cleveland

San Francisco (SFO) - Cleveland (CLE)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$350

$225

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 10

$348 → $188

46%

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

$329 → $191

42%

5 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 10

$340 → $211

38%

7 nights

Dec 31 - Jan 7

$335 → $207

38%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Cleveland

San Francisco - Cleveland route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for San Francisco to Cleveland are near the typical level at $549.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August or July for the best prices

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are August and July, with median prices of $329.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 41m

The median flight time for a direct flight from San Francisco to Cleveland is 4h 41m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 99% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest deal

Frontier Airlines has a recent deal for $186 from San Francisco to Cleveland.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Cleveland appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$186

Cleveland main airports to arrive at

Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE)

Cheapest

Cleveland Hopkins International is a convenient arrival airport for travelers heading to Cleveland.

📍 ~16 km from Cleveland (reachable by car, bus, and rail).

💸 Flights from ~$215

Airports nearby Cleveland used as alternative

Akron–Canton (CAK)

Akron–Canton (CAK) is a useful alternative due to its proximity and easier access compared to CLE.

📍 ~80 km from Cleveland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$255

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cleveland

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cleveland

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Francisco to Cleveland is typically 14-27 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is around $505. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees average prices rise to $853, while booking 7-13 days out averages $813. Prices for bookings made 28-59 days in advance are around $557, and for 60+ days out, they average $572.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Cleveland is considered to be $408 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $549. Prices can range, with 75% of deals observed being $778 or less. This threshold is based on data collected over a 90-day window.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Cleveland are August and July, both with a median price of $329. February also offers a relatively low median price of $369. The annual median price for this route is $549, indicating that these months offer significant savings. This data is based on observations over a 270-day window.

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San Francisco to Cleveland: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Cleveland

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Cleveland

Regular price: $275 - $587

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Cleveland is typically between $275 and $587. The current lowest deal is $186 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 5-Dec 9.

now $186

Low $275

High $587

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Cleveland

July

Cheapest

Flights from $329

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $633

Feb

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Cleveland

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Cleveland

Wed, Dec 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cleveland

San Francisco (SFO) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$314

$214

One-way

Sat, Dec 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cleveland

San Francisco (SFO) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$340

$211

One-way

Mon, Dec 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cleveland

San Francisco (SFO) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$348

$188

One-way

Tue, Dec 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cleveland

San Francisco (SFO) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$329

$191

One-way

Tue, Dec 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cleveland

San Francisco (SFO) - Cleveland (CLE)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$275

$222

One-way

Tue, Dec 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cleveland

San Francisco (SFO) - Cleveland (CLE)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$350

$225

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 10

$348 → $188

46%

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

$329 → $191

42%

5 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 10

$340 → $211

38%

7 nights

Dec 31 - Jan 7

$335 → $207

38%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Cleveland