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

Historically, approximately 21.1% of flights from San Francisco to Cleveland are non-stop. This means that the majority of routes typically involve at least one stopover. For flights with connections, the median number of stopovers observed across the trailing quarter is two. Travelers should anticipate that direct options are less frequent on 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 48 minutes. For flights that include one stop, the median duration is around 7 hours and 51 minutes. The total air distance between San Francisco and Cleveland is approximately 3471 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences in flight time when planning their journey.

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

Historically, it is typically cheaper to fly with a layover from San Francisco to Cleveland. Connecting flights have a median price of $228, while direct flights have a median price of $394. This represents a premium of approximately 73% for direct flights. Direct flights also constitute a smaller share of the available options, making up about 14.8% of routes in the trailing 90 days.

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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 itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is two. This means you'll likely encounter at least one layover when planning your trip.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Cleveland takes approximately 13h 47m, including connections. This duration accounts for the time spent in the air as well as any layovers you may have on connecting flights.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Cleveland, December and November stand out as the most affordable months, both with a median fare of $165. April also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $220. These months present opportunities for more budget-friendly travel.

Fares from San Francisco to Cleveland typically range from $194–$339, with a median of $329. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 39% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that favorable deals appear frequently. New deals for this route appear almost daily, making it beneficial to monitor prices regularly.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Cleveland

Regular price: $217 - $447

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Cleveland is between $217 and $447. The current lowest deal is $244 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 16-Dec 10.

now $244

Low $217

High $447

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. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $165

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $329

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Apr

May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Cleveland

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Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Cleveland

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cleveland

San Francisco (SFO) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$577

$500

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Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cleveland

San Francisco (SFO) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$578

$500

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

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SFO - Cleveland

San Francisco (SFO) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$548

$442

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

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SFO - Cleveland

San Francisco (SFO) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$552

$442

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

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SFO - Cleveland

San Francisco (SFO) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$560

$497

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

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SFO - Cleveland

San Francisco (SFO) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$403

$347

One-way

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3 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 8

$409 → $272

33%

3 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 27

$399 → $264

34%

2 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 4

$417 → $293

30%

7 nights

Oct 27 - Nov 3

$378 → $264

30%

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San Francisco - Cleveland route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares for San Francisco to Cleveland are near the typical level at $244.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December or November for the best prices

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 13h 47m

Flights from San Francisco to Cleveland typically take 13h 47m with connecting flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 21.1% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines has 1 direct deal available from San Francisco to Cleveland.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Cleveland appear frequently, about every 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.

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

💸 Flights from ~$280

Cleveland main airports to arrive at

Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE)

Cheapest

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is the primary airport for flights arriving in Cleveland from San Francisco.

📍 ~16 km from Cleveland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$243

Airports nearby Cleveland used as alternative

Akron–Canton (CAK)

Akron–Canton (CAK) can be a useful alternative for its easy access and shorter security wait times.

📍 ~80 km from Cleveland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$293

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cleveland

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Francisco to Cleveland is 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price is typically around $228. Booking 7-13 days out sees an average price of $264, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure can result in an average price of $371. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance also tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $322.

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 over the same period was $329. Prices can fluctuate, but historically, travelers who paid $194 or less secured a fare significantly below the typical cost. This threshold represents the 25th percentile of prices observed.

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, making these months notably more affordable. Travelers looking for the best value should consider these periods.

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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: $217 - $447

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Cleveland is between $217 and $447. The current lowest deal is $244 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 16-Dec 10.

now $244

Low $217

High $447

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

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cleveland

San Francisco (SFO) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$577

$500

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cleveland

San Francisco (SFO) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$578

$500

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cleveland

San Francisco (SFO) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$548

$442

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cleveland

San Francisco (SFO) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$552

$442

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cleveland

San Francisco (SFO) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$560

$497

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cleveland

San Francisco (SFO) - Cleveland (CLE)

Frontier Airlines

$403

$347

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 8

$409 → $272

33%

3 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 27

$399 → $264

34%

2 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 4

$417 → $293

30%

7 nights

Oct 27 - Nov 3

$378 → $264

30%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Cleveland

San Francisco - Cleveland route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares for San Francisco to Cleveland are near the typical level at $244.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December or November for the best prices

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 13h 47m

Flights from San Francisco to Cleveland typically take 13h 47m with connecting flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 21.1% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines has 1 direct deal available from San Francisco to Cleveland.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Cleveland appear frequently, about every 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.

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

💸 Flights from ~$280

Cleveland main airports to arrive at

Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE)

Cheapest

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is the primary airport for flights arriving in Cleveland from San Francisco.

📍 ~16 km from Cleveland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$243

Airports nearby Cleveland used as alternative

Akron–Canton (CAK)

Akron–Canton (CAK) can be a useful alternative for its easy access and shorter security wait times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cleveland

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Cleveland

Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to Cleveland

San Francisco to Cleveland: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Cleveland

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Cleveland

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Cleveland

Direct flights from San Francisco to Cleveland

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Cleveland

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Cleveland

San Francisco - Cleveland route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Fly in December or November for the best prices

Connecting flights typically take 13h 47m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently on this route

San Francisco 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

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Cleveland?

What is a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Cleveland?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from San Francisco to Cleveland?

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

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

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

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More routes from San Francisco

Flights to Cleveland from other cities

San Francisco to Cleveland: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Cleveland

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Cleveland

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Cleveland

Direct flights from San Francisco to Cleveland

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Cleveland

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Cleveland

San Francisco - Cleveland route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Fly in December or November for the best prices

Connecting flights typically take 13h 47m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently on this route

San Francisco 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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Oct 31

Oct 31

Oct 31

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cleveland

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Cleveland?

What is a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Cleveland?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from San Francisco to Cleveland?