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$144+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cleveland (SFO - CLE)

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SFO — CLE
Apr 20 — Apr 271
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Cleveland Hopkins Intl are usually found in January or April, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Cleveland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Cleveland (CLE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$198
(Frontier)

One-way from

$149
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$388

Good round-trip deal

$389 or less

Good one-way deal

$273 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Cleveland Hopkins Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Cleveland Hopkins Intl flights.
From San Francisco to Cleveland Hopkins Intl
One-way flight from San Francisco to Cleveland Hopkins Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($26 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Cleveland Hopkins Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Cleveland Hopkins Intl.

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Cleveland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Cleveland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/198:52 pmSFO - CLE
1 stop11h 11mFrontier
Fri 5/237:50 pmCLE - SFO
1 stop7h 19mFrontier
Deal found 4/15$198
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/99:10 pmSFO - CLE
Nonstop4h 54mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/127:20 pmCLE - SFO
Nonstop5h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/412:40 amSFO - CLE
1 stop9h 09mDelta
Sun 6/84:00 pmCLE - SFO
1 stop9h 33mDelta
Deal found 4/13$297
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2810:55 amSFO - CLE
1 stop7h 04mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/305:09 amCLE - SFO
2 stops14h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$328
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/127:15 amSFO - CLE
1 stop8h 35mSouthwest
Wed 9/177:05 amCLE - SFO
2 stops10h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 4/14$331
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/306:00 amSFO - CLE
1 stop9h 44mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/67:41 pmCLE - SFO
2 stops26h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/14$335
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2912:47 amSFO - CLE
1 stop8h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/65:00 amCLE - SFO
1 stop9h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$338

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Cleveland that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Cleveland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO - CLE

SFOCLE

San Francisco

Mon 5/19

8:52 pm-11:03 am

1 stop11h 11m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Fri 5/23

7:50 pm-12:09 am

1 stop7h 19m

$198

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO - CLE

SFOCLE

San Francisco

Fri 5/9

9:10 pm-5:04 am

Nonstop4h 54m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Mon 5/12

7:20 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

$289

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO - CLE

SFOCLE

San Francisco

Wed 6/4

12:40 am-12:49 pm

1 stop9h 09m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sun 6/8

4:00 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop9h 33m

$297

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO - CLE

SFOCLE

San Francisco

Mon 4/28

10:55 am-8:59 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Wed 4/30

5:09 am-4:42 pm

2 stops14h 33m

$328

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO - CLE

SFOCLE

San Francisco

Wed 4/30

6:00 am-6:44 pm

1 stop9h 44m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Tue 5/6

7:41 pm-7:17 pm

2 stops26h 36m

$335

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO - CLE

SFOCLE

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

12:47 am-12:32 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Tue 5/6

5:00 am-11:23 am

1 stop9h 23m

$338

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO - CLE

SFOCLE

San Francisco

Wed 4/30

7:25 am-8:35 pm

2 stops10h 10m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Wed 5/7

3:30 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$343

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO - CLE

SFOCLE

San Francisco

Fri 4/18

10:29 pm-1:19 pm

1 stop11h 50m

$144

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO - CLE

SFOCLE

San Francisco

Mon 5/19

6:49 pm-5:30 am

1 stop7h 41m

$148

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO - CLE

SFOCLE

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

12:47 am-10:05 am

1 stop6h 18m

$149

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Cleveland

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Cleveland in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Cleveland flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Cleveland flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Cleveland flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Cleveland flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Cleveland flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for San Francisco to Cleveland flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Francisco to Cleveland trip
Airports
SFO

Save time by using the SFO2Go program to order meals for pickup from participating restaurants during busy times.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
CLE

Take the Red Line train from CLE to downtown Cleveland in under 30 minutes, with departures every 15 minutes.

Read more about CLEby Ramsey Qubein
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on CLE

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Cleveland

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cleveland from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Cleveland

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Cleveland. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Cleveland is 75 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Cleveland?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cleveland (average of $250). Flying from San Francisco to Cleveland in June is currently the most expensive (average of $290). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to CLE?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Cleveland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 15, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to Cleveland, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 58% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Cleveland?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Cleveland. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Cleveland flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Cleveland

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Cleveland. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 15, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to CLE are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Cleveland by month

Plan your trip to Cleveland by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cleveland ranges from 2.3 - 3.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Cleveland when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

Temperature in Cleveland by month

Plan your trip to Cleveland by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cleveland, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cleveland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cleveland. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cleveland. Reviews last updated April 15, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Francisco to Cleveland to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Cleveland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Cleveland?

    To fly from San Francisco to Cleveland, you need to book a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Hopkins Intl (CLE). Nonstop flights to Cleveland Hopkins Intl from San Francisco take 4h 45m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 3 outbound flights from San Francisco to Hopkins Intl offered by 5 different airlines.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Cleveland flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Cleveland round-trip?

    Frontier, at $198, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Cleveland.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Delta. Frontier is 54% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Cleveland one-way?

    $149 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $167 and $177, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Cleveland?

    Before booking your flight to Cleveland from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: United Airlines (88%), Virgin Australia (88%), Air New Zealand( 88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Cleveland?

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Cleveland is $216. On average you can expect to pay $742. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Cleveland Hopkins Intl), can usually be booked for $198.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Cleveland?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Las Vegas?

    Fremont Street Experience, Colosseum at Caesars Palace, and Fountains of Bellagio are currently the most popular points of interest in Las Vegas at the moment. Travelers on a layover in Las Vegas can visit Fremont Street Experience, Colosseum at Caesars Palace, and Fountains of Bellagio, by traveling 5.9 mi, 2.6 mi, and 2.3 mi, respectively after landing at Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl. Those on a layover in Las Vegas in need of a rental car can book one at Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl for about $63.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Cleveland flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Cleveland that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Cleveland flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Cleveland?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Cleveland.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Cleveland?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Cleveland by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Cleveland?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cleveland (average of $250). Flying from San Francisco to Cleveland in June is currently the most expensive (average of $290). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from San Francisco to Cleveland

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Cleveland. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$133Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$206Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$293Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$337Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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