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$65+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cleveland (SFO - CLE)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CLE
ene. 22 — ene. 291
mié. 1/22
mié. 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from San Francisco to Cleveland Hopkins Intl are usually found in March or February, booked 23 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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 enero 17, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$281
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$65
(Frontier)

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March

Average price

$389
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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 enero 17, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 2/148:10 pmSFO - CLE
1 stop11h 56mFrontier
mar. 2/187:30 pmCLE - SFO
1 stop17h 12mFrontier
Deal found 1/16$281
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
jue. 2/1312:40 amSFO - CLE
1 stop6h 39mDelta
dom. 2/166:25 amCLE - SFO
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Deal found 1/16$289
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
jue. 2/62:43 pmSFO - CLE
1 stop23h 05mAlaska Airlines
lun. 2/105:43 pmCLE - SFO
2 stops18h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/16$324
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
mar. 3/412:32 amSFO - CLE
1 stop9h 39mAmerican Airlines
lun. 3/101:51 pmCLE - SFO
1 stop8h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
sáb. 3/11:25 pmSFO - CLE
Nonstop4h 41mUnited Airlines
vie. 3/77:03 pmCLE - SFO
1 stop8h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$330
This JetBlue Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 JetBlue Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/48:47 pmSFO - CLE
1 stop10h 33mJetBlue
dom. 9/74:33 pmCLE - SFO
1 stop10h 06mJetBlue
Deal found 1/16$353
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
jue. 2/1310:20 amSFO - CLE
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
mar. 2/181:30 pmCLE - SFO
2 stops11h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 1/16$354
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 4/2511:00 amSFO - CLE
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
lun. 4/287:41 pmCLE - SFO
2 stops16h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$383

Find flights from San Francisco to Cleveland within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Cleveland that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated enero 17, 2025.

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San FranciscoCleveland

SFO - CLE

SFOCLE

San Francisco

mié. 2/12

3:30 pm-6:20 am

1 stop11h 50m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

sáb. 2/22

9:59 pm-7:16 am

1 stop12h 17m

$280

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO - CLE

SFOCLE

San Francisco

jue. 2/13

12:40 am-10:19 am

1 stop6h 39m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

dom. 2/23

1:13 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop10h 04m

$289

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO - CLE

SFOCLE

San Francisco

jue. 2/6

2:43 pm-4:48 pm

1 stop23h 05m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

lun. 2/10

5:43 pm-9:11 am

2 stops18h 28m

$324

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO - CLE

SFOCLE

San Francisco

mar. 3/4

12:32 am-1:11 pm

1 stop9h 39m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

lun. 3/10

1:51 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$329

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO - CLE

SFOCLE

San Francisco

sáb. 3/1

1:25 pm-9:06 pm

Nonstop4h 41m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

vie. 3/7

7:03 pm-12:39 am

1 stop8h 36m

$330

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO - CLE

SFOCLE

San Francisco

jue. 2/13

10:20 am-9:05 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

mar. 2/18

1:30 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops11h 00m

$354

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO - CLE

SFOCLE

San Francisco

vie. 4/25

11:00 am-9:05 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

lun. 4/28

7:41 pm-9:32 am

2 stops16h 51m

$383

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO - CLE

SFOCLE

San Francisco

mié. 2/5

8:06 am-5:48 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$65

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO - CLE

SFOCLE

San Francisco

vie. 3/7

12:40 am-1:04 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$145

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO - CLE

SFOCLE

San Francisco

mié. 2/5

6:35 am-9:40 pm

2 stops12h 05m

$180

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Cleveland flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

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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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Cleveland

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Cleveland including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 January 10, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Cleveland is 23 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 enero 17, 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 51% 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 December 16, 2024.

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 at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 enero 17, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,199 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

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 39m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 2 outbound flights from San Francisco to Hopkins Intl offered by 5 different airlines.

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

    The San Francisco to Cleveland Hopkins Intl flight path was viewed by 13 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Frontier, at $281, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Cleveland.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Alaska Airlines. Frontier is 35% 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?

    $65 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Southwest, with prices starting from $145 and $180, 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 (87%), Air New Zealand( 87%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Cleveland is $273. On average you can expect to pay $454. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Cleveland Hopkins Intl), can usually be booked for $181.

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

    Flights departing from San Francisco and landing in Cleveland layover in Las Vegas most frequently.

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

    Fremont Street Experience, Colosseum at Caesars Palace, and Stratosphere Tower 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 Stratosphere Tower, by traveling 5.9 mi, 2.6 mi, and 4.3 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 $54.

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

    Flights departing from San Francisco and landing in Cleveland layover in Chicago least frequently.

  • 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 enero 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$139Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$159Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$255Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$299Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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