How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Cleveland?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Chicago to Cleveland flights typically cost between $251 and $543 in October. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $139 on Frontier (Oct 3-Oct 3).

How long is the flight from Chicago to Cleveland?

A quick flight from Chicago to Cleveland can take about 6h 17m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $212. Airlines will cover a distance of 315 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Cleveland round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Cleveland is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $110 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Southwest, starting at $127 and $158 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Cleveland for 63% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Cleveland one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $72 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include JetBlue from $104 and United Airlines from $109 one-way.

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

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Cleveland may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 48 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Cleveland (average of $250). Flying from Chicago 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 day to fly from Chicago to Cleveland?

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

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Cleveland

The most flights from CHI to CLE are scheduled on a Monday (65 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (30 on average).

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.

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).

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Cleveland?

The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Cleveland is $108. On average you can expect to pay $315. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Cleveland Hopkins Intl), can usually be booked for $176.

What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Cleveland?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Cleveland are Republic Airways (86%), ANA (75%) and SkyWest Airlines (74%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Cleveland?

American Airlines, Frontier and United Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Chicago to Cleveland.

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

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to Cleveland at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 17% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cleveland from Chicago?

Most people fly into Cleveland Hopkins Intl (CLE) if they book a flight to Cleveland from Chicago. On average, Hopkins Intl has 49 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 4 airlines. Cleveland Hopkins Intl is conveniently located just 10.1 mi from Cleveland’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Cleveland that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Cleveland?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Cleveland?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago 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.

$69+ Flights from Chicago to Cleveland

Round-trip from	$139 (Frontier)
One-way from	$69 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$312
Good round-trip deal	$227 or less
Good one-way deal	$108 or less

ORD

Prepare for a lot of walking between nearly 200 gates at ORD. Know your terminal as they are not all connected.

MDW

MDW is closer to the city center, making it easier to reach than O'Hare, especially if flying Southwest.

CLE

The airport train station connects passengers with downtown Cleveland in under 30 minutes, with Red line trains every 15 minutes.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$110	Average$178	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
American Airlines	Cheapest$127	Average$282	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$158	Average$300	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$169	Average$342	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

$69+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Cleveland (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 10/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Cleveland Hopkins Intl are usually found in August or July, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Friday

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