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$88+ Cheap flights from Cleveland to San Francisco (CLE - SFO)

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 2/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CLE — SFO
Dec 26 — Jan 21
Thu 12/26
Thu 1/2
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The best prices from Cleveland Hopkins Intl to San Francisco are usually found in February or August, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

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 December 21, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$146
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$88
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$402
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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 December 21, 2024.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Thu 12/265:18 pmCLE - SFO
1 stop8h 41mFrontier
Thu 1/26:00 amSFO - CLE
1 stop24h 59mFrontier
Deal found 12/20$351
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Sat 12/215:35 pmCLE - SFO
1 stop10h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/3111:27 pmSFO - CLE
1 stop10h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$527
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Sat 12/217:00 amCLE - SFO
Nonstop5h 38mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/2710:35 pmSFO - CLE
1 stop8h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/20$539
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Sat 12/217:30 amCLE - SFO
1 stop8h 09mDelta
Fri 12/2712:10 amSFO - CLE
1 stop7h 15mDelta
Deal found 12/20$548
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Wed 12/253:00 pmCLE - SFO
2 stops9h 30mSouthwest
Wed 1/17:05 amSFO - CLE
1 stop8h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/20$553
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Sat 12/216:59 pmCLE - SFO
1 stop20h 20mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/318:35 pmSFO - CLE
2 stops18h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/20$841
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/215:00 amCLE - SFO
2 stops20h 51mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/2711:59 pmSFO - CLE
2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,202

Find flights from Cleveland to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Cleveland to San Francisco 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 December 21, 2024.

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ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Tue 1/7

7:27 pm-7:14 am

1 stop14h 47m

San Francisco

Sat 1/11

10:29 pm-6:56 am

1 stop29h 27m

$146

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Fri 2/28

6:45 am-9:28 am

Nonstop5h 43m

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

1:25 pm-9:06 pm

Nonstop4h 41m

$289

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sat 1/25

6:07 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 2/1

10:50 pm-11:40 am

1 stop9h 50m

$308

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sat 1/11

5:43 pm-9:11 am

2 stops18h 28m

San Francisco

Wed 1/15

2:07 pm-4:48 pm

2 stops23h 41m

$311

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Tue 1/7

6:40 am-11:24 am

1 stop7h 44m

San Francisco

Sun 1/12

12:27 am-1:02 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$312

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Thu 1/9

7:14 pm-12:11 am

1 stop7h 57m

San Francisco

Tue 1/21

7:55 pm-4:48 pm

2 stops17h 53m

$330

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Thu 1/30

12:15 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops9h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 2/1

5:35 am-6:00 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$347

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sun 2/23

9:59 pm-7:16 am

1 stop12h 17m

$88

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Fri 1/10

7:05 am-2:59 pm

1 stop10h 54m

$154

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sat 1/18

5:43 pm-9:11 am

2 stops18h 28m

$170

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
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 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.

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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Travel insights for flights from Cleveland to San Francisco

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

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 December 13, 2024.

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 $406). 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 December 21, 2024.

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 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Cleveland to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings 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 December 21, 2024.

The most flights from CLE to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 December 21, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Frontier, United 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,814 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,814 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,814 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,540 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,814 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,597 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,814 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,039 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,814 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,814 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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 30m 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?

    This flight path from Cleveland Hopkins Intl to San Francisco was viewed by 26 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 Cleveland to San Francisco round-trip?

    Frontier, at $146, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cleveland to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Delta. Frontier is currently priced 63% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $88 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 Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $154 and $170, 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 (87%), United Airlines (87%), Air New Zealand (87%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Cleveland to San Francisco is $236. On average you can expect to pay $1,129. The most popular route, (Cleveland Hopkins Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $183.

  • 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 $406). 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 December 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$126Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$230Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$255Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$279Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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