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

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 21.1% of flights from San Francisco to Cleveland were non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience 2 intermediate stops. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve connections.

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

A direct flight from San Francisco to Cleveland typically takes around 4 hours and 48 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to approximately 7 hours and 51 minutes. The air 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 has been cheaper to fly with a layover from San Francisco to Cleveland. Connecting flights had a median price of $228, whereas direct flights had a median price of $394. This represents a premium of 73% for direct flights. Direct flights also accounted for a smaller share of available options, at 14.8%.

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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 21.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is two.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Cleveland takes 13h 47m, including connections. This duration accounts for the common need to connect, given that direct flights are not the majority on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Cleveland? The data indicates that December and November are the cheapest months to fly, both with a median fare of $165. Following these, April also offers more competitive pricing, with a median fare of $220.

Fares for flights from San Francisco to Cleveland typically range from $194–$339, with a median of $329. Right now, fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 39% of recent fares were classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Cleveland

Regular price: $266 - $460

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

The regular price range for this route is $266 to $460. The current lowest deal is $242 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 10-Sep 13.

now $242

Low $266

High $460

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

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Cleveland

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Cleveland

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cleveland

San Francisco (SFO) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$614

$350

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cleveland

San Francisco (SFO) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$512

$397

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cleveland

San Francisco (SFO) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$505

$350

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cleveland

San Francisco (SFO) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$409

$269

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cleveland

San Francisco (SFO) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$491

$317

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cleveland

San Francisco (SFO) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$425

$325

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 3

$614 → $350

43%

2 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 13

$426 → $248

42%

3 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 7

$491 → $317

35%

2 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 12

$438 → $269

39%

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 from San Francisco to Cleveland are near the typical level of $329.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November or December for the best prices.

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a median flight time of 13h 47m.

The median flight duration for this route is 13 hours and 47 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Only 21.1% of flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal for $242.

A recent deal was found on Frontier Airlines for $242 via skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

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

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.

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

💸 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.

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

💸 Flights from ~$222

Airports nearby Cleveland used as alternative

Akron–Canton (CAK)

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

📍 ~75 km from Cleveland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$312

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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. During this period, the average price observed was $228. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise to an average of $371. Conversely, booking more than 60 days out also tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $322.

Based on historical data across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Cleveland is considered to be $194 or less. The median price for this route was $329. Prices tend to increase significantly above this threshold, with 75% of observed prices being $339 or higher.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Cleveland are 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 $329, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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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: $266 - $460

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

The regular price range for this route is $266 to $460. The current lowest deal is $242 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 10-Sep 13.

now $242

Low $266

High $460

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Cleveland

November

Cheapest

Flights from $165

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $329

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Cleveland

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Cleveland

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cleveland

San Francisco (SFO) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$614

$350

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cleveland

San Francisco (SFO) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$512

$397

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cleveland

San Francisco (SFO) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$505

$350

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cleveland

San Francisco (SFO) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$409

$269

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cleveland

San Francisco (SFO) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$491

$317

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cleveland

San Francisco (SFO) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$425

$325

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 3

$614 → $350

43%

2 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 13

$426 → $248

42%

3 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 7

$491 → $317

35%

2 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 12

$438 → $269

39%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Cleveland