$44+ Cheap flights to Cleveland, OH

Music lovers rock on in Cleveland. Home of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, millions of travelers book Cleveland flights to pay homage to their music icons. But the city has more to offer than music and lyrics.

Sports fans fly to Cleveland every year to cheer on the Cleveland Browns at Memorial Stadium, the Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena and the Indians at Jacobs Field. And what’s a game without a brew? Thankfully, the Great Lakes Brewing Company, the state’s first micro-brewery, is located nearby in Cleveland. More academic travelers might find flights to Cleveland for a chance to visit the renowned Museum of Art, the Museum of Natural History and the new Great Lakes Science Center.

The Cleveland area has helped boost the Ohio economy as one of the nation’s largest durable goods manufacturing cities. However, like many cities throughout the U.S., Cleveland is also focused on the service sector. Today, the greater Cleveland area is worldwide corporate center for international companies. Hundreds of business travelers book flights to Cleveland on a daily basis for business conferences and expos in industries including transportation, insurance, retail, commercial banking and finance.

Cleveland, OH climate

The weather in Cleveland follows the Midwest seasonal pattern, but is modified quite strongly by Lake Erie which counters the worst of the summer heat waves, and makes for a milder winter season than in other northern cities. Humidity is low, which also contributes to making the summers more comfortable. Rainfall in Cleveland is moderate and fairly constant through the year, averaging about three inches a month.

Best Time to Fly to Cleveland, OH

Peak Season:

The best time of year to visit Cleveland in during the summer, when temperatures are warm and seldom humid, and the city’s attractions are bustling with people. Fall weather is nice in Cleveland and the foliage is pretty, but it does get cool at night.

Off Season:

Winter months in Cleveland are cold and snowy, but this is also the best time to find a cheap flight to Cleveland and discounted hotel accommodations.

Getting around Cleveland, OH

Downtown Cleveland is fairly small, so you won’t have any trouble getting around by foot or by bus. You may want a car if you’re going to visit the suburbs or outskirts of the city, but you won’t need one downtown. 

Cleveland, OH Travel Information

• Tempt yourself with a taste of Cleveland. Held annually in August and September, the Taste of Cleveland is a culinary festival that brings together the city’s top chefs and food enthusiasts. Taste tidbits from the local flare and also some interesting new creations as chef’s compete for the “Best of the ‘Fest” award.
• The Slavic Village Harvest Festival is held every August and is one of Cleveland’s favorite street fairs. The festival is held in the heart of the city’s historic ‘Warszawa’ neighborhood, which is home to one of the largest Polish-American communities in the country. The festival brings together the history, traditions, music and food of the Polish community. Visitors are invited to taste the food and attempt the polka.

Cleveland, OH airport overview

Ohio’s largest airport – and the gateway to the Midwest for international visitors – Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) sees about 9 million passengers annually. The airport is a major hub for low-cost carrier ExpressJet Airlines, offering connections to many North American destinations.

Flights to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport are mainly intercontinental, with Chicago and Houston being the most popular destinations although there are also regular flights to Canada (Toronto) and Mexico (Cancun).

The airport is currently in the process of upgrading its facilities, amenities, and overall ‘passenger experience’, though what it can currently boast about is one of the easiest out-of-airport transport systems in the world.