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$149+ Cheap flights from Cleveland to San Francisco (CLE - SFO)

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CLE — SFO
Mar 29 — Apr 51
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cleveland Hopkins Intl to San Francisco are usually found in August or February, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Cleveland to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cleveland (CLE) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 March 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$275
(JetBlue Airways)

One-way from

$149
(Frontier)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$419

Good round-trip deal

$398 or less

Good one-way deal

$323 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Cleveland Hopkins Intl-San Francisco flight deals.
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From Cleveland Hopkins Intl to San Francisco
One-way flight from Cleveland Hopkins Intl to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($26 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cleveland Hopkins Intl to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cleveland Hopkins Intl to San Francisco.

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Cheapest flights from Cleveland to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cleveland to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 24, 2025.

This JetBlue Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Tue 5/64:48 pmCLE - SFO
1 stop10h 20mJetBlue
Fri 5/98:44 pmSFO - CLE
1 stop11h 43mJetBlue
Deal found 3/24$275
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Thu 5/295:40 pmCLE - SFO
Nonstop5h 14mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/411:59 pmSFO - CLE
1 stop7h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/23$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Thu 6/127:49 pmCLE - SFO
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Tue 6/1710:25 pmSFO - CLE
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Deal found 3/23$289
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Wed 4/210:00 pmCLE - SFO
1 stop14h 20mFrontier
Sun 4/610:30 pmSFO - CLE
1 stop13h 21mFrontier
Deal found 3/24$298
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Thu 5/18:00 amCLE - SFO
1 stop8h 23mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/612:21 amSFO - CLE
1 stop9h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/23$309
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Tue 4/85:35 amCLE - SFO
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Mon 4/148:00 amSFO - CLE
2 stops10h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 3/23$324
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Fri 11/76:20 pmCLE - SFO
1 stop8h 23mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/115:15 pmSFO - CLE
2 stops21h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/24$347
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Thu 5/297:59 pmCLE - SFO
1 stop7h 23mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/48:00 amSFO - CLE
2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$386

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

Fly from

Cleveland

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Tue 5/6

4:48 pm-12:08 am

1 stop10h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 5/9

8:44 pm-11:27 am

1 stop11h 43m

$275

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Thu 5/29

5:40 pm-7:54 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

San Francisco

Wed 6/4

11:59 pm-10:00 am

1 stop7h 01m

$279

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Thu 6/12

7:49 pm-12:48 am

1 stop7h 59m

San Francisco

Tue 6/17

10:25 pm-9:20 am

1 stop7h 55m

$289

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sat 4/5

10:00 pm-9:20 am

1 stop14h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 4/14

10:28 pm-11:05 am

1 stop9h 37m

$298

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Thu 5/1

8:00 am-1:23 pm

1 stop8h 23m

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

12:21 am-1:15 pm

1 stop9h 54m

$309

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Wed 4/23

3:30 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop10h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 4/30

8:10 am-9:10 pm

2 stops10h 00m

$320

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Fri 9/5

7:49 pm-10:32 am

1 stop17h 43m

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

11:12 am-5:36 am

2 stops15h 24m

$367

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Thu 5/29

7:59 pm-12:22 am

1 stop7h 23m

San Francisco

Wed 6/4

8:00 am-5:30 am

2 stops18h 30m

$386

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sun 5/18

7:28 pm-12:31 am

1 stop8h 03m

$149

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Tue 4/22

12:45 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$160

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Compare providers for flights from Cleveland to San Francisco

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 Cleveland to San Francisco in March.
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
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Cleveland-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cleveland-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cleveland-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cleveland-San Francisco 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 Cleveland-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Cleveland to San Francisco flights

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

For a smooth departure, use the GateWaiter app to order food for pickup at your gate, saving time before your flight.

Read more about CLEby Ramsey Qubein
SFO

Take the BART from SFO to downtown San Francisco for the cheapest and convenient travel option, taking about 40 minutes.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
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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 Cleveland to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Cleveland with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Cleveland to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cleveland to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

Booking 48 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cleveland to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cleveland to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Cleveland to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $399). 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 CLE to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Cleveland to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 24, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cleveland to San Francisco at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 66% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Cleveland to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 16, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Cleveland to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Cleveland to San Francisco. 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 March 24, 2025.

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

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated March 24, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Cleveland to San Francisco have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cleveland to San Francisco. 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 Cleveland to San Francisco?

    Booking a flight from Cleveland Hopkins Intl (CLE) to San Francisco (SFO) is your only option if you wish to fly from Cleveland to San Francisco. On a typical day, there are 3 flights from Hopkins Intl to San Francisco, all of which are around 5h 14m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 5 airlines when you book a flight from Hopkins Intl to San Francisco.

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

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

    JetBlue, at $275, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cleveland to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Delta. JetBlue is currently priced 31% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $149 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $160 and $192, respectively.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Cleveland to San Francisco on time: Virgin Australia (85%), United Airlines (85%), Air New Zealand (85%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Cleveland to San Francisco is $203. On average you can expect to pay $1,000. The most popular route, (Cleveland Hopkins Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $239.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cleveland to San Francisco 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 Cleveland to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cleveland to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Cleveland to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $399). 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 Cleveland to San Francisco

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Cleveland to San Francisco. 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 March 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$125Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$255Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$301Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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