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$80+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Cleveland (CLE)

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CHI — CLE
Dec 13 — Dec 201
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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

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Cleveland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) 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 November 13, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$241
(Southwest)

One-way from

$80
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$339

Good round-trip deal

$281 or less

Good one-way deal

$75 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Cleveland Hopkins Intl flight deals.
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From Chicago (CHI) to Cleveland Hopkins Intl
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Cleveland Hopkins Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($47 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to Cleveland Hopkins Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Cleveland Hopkins Intl.

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Cleveland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Cleveland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 13, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1312:30 pmMDW - CLE
1 stop10h 21mFrontier
Thu 11/209:22 amCLE - MDW
1 stop8h 08mFrontier
Deal found 11/12$240
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/135:25 amORD - CLE
1 stop10h 10mFrontier
Thu 11/209:22 amCLE - ORD
1 stop8h 51mFrontier
Deal found 11/12$240
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 12/312:25 pmMDW - CLE
1 stop4h 10mSouthwest
Sat 12/612:45 pmCLE - MDW
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 11/11$241
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/1710:05 amMDW - CLE
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Sun 12/215:35 amCLE - MDW
1 stop5h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 11/12$244
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/135:36 pmORD - CLE
Nonstop1h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/46:26 pmCLE - ORD
Nonstop2h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/12$244
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Thu 12/1110:05 amMDW - CLE
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Fri 12/128:05 pmCLE - MDW
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 11/11$247
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/117:30 amORD - CLE
Nonstop1h 19mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/147:15 amCLE - ORD
Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12$247
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/16:13 amORD - CLE
1 stop8h 39mFrontier
Tue 12/27:17 pmCLE - ORD
2 stops20h 14mFrontier
Deal found 11/12$248
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/172:30 pmMDW - CLE
2 stops6h 35mSouthwest
Mon 12/226:30 amCLE - MDW
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 11/12$249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/267:57 pmORD - CLE
2 stops26h 21mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/56:59 pmCLE - ORD
1 stop20h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$249
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/156:15 amMDW - CLE
1 stop5h 07mFrontier
Mon 11/176:48 pmCLE - MDW
1 stop6h 42mFrontier
Deal found 11/11$250
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Sat 11/156:00 amORD - CLE
1 stop5h 22mFrontier
Mon 11/177:20 amCLE - ORD
1 stop10h 36mFrontier
Deal found 11/11$250

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 November 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Cleveland that are best for you.

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Chicago

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Cleveland

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ChicagoCleveland

MDW - CLE

MDWCLE

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/1

6:08 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop3h 23m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Mon 1/5

6:30 am-8:54 am

1 stop3h 24m

$242

ChicagoCleveland

ORD - CLE

ORDCLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/1

6:02 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop3h 29m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Mon 1/5

10:25 am-1:07 pm

1 stop3h 42m

$242

ChicagoCleveland

ORD - CLE

ORDCLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

8:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Mon 1/19

2:29 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop3h 11m

$242

ChicagoCleveland

MDW - CLE

MDWCLE

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/17

10:05 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sun 12/21

5:35 am-10:25 am

1 stop5h 50m

$244

ChicagoCleveland

MDW - CLE

MDWCLE

Chicago Midway

Tue 12/16

8:40 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Mon 12/22

6:15 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$244

ChicagoCleveland

ORD - CLE

ORDCLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/23

9:05 pm-11:38 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Mon 12/29

5:50 pm-6:31 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$247

ChicagoCleveland

ORD - CLE

ORDCLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/15

5:26 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop4h 52m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Mon 1/19

11:00 am-11:47 am

Nonstop1h 47m

$247

ChicagoCleveland

ORD - CLE

ORDCLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/20

7:35 pm-10:04 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Mon 12/22

7:00 am-7:42 am

Nonstop1h 42m

$247

ChicagoCleveland

MDW - CLE

MDWCLE

Chicago Midway

Thu 12/11

10:05 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sun 12/14

8:05 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$247

ChicagoCleveland

ORD - CLE

ORDCLE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/5

7:35 pm-10:04 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sun 2/8

2:16 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$247

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Cleveland in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 Chicago-Cleveland flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Cleveland flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Cleveland flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Cleveland flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Chicago-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 Chicago to Cleveland

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Cleveland

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Cleveland. Price data was last updated on November 7, 2025.

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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Cleveland (average of $80). Flying from Chicago to Cleveland in February is currently the most expensive (average of $149). 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 CHI to CLE?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago 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 November 13, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to Cleveland in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 10% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Cleveland?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Cleveland. Price data was last updated on November 2, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Cleveland

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Cleveland. 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 November 13, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to CLE are scheduled on a Thursday (64 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (37 on average).

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

The best insider tips for Chicago to Cleveland flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Chicago to Cleveland trip
Airports
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.

Our travel experts
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Expert on ORD, MDW and CLE

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Ramsey Qubein

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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 November 13, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Chicago to Cleveland. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Cleveland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 52 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 4 airlines. Cleveland Hopkins Intl is conveniently located just 10.1 mi from Cleveland’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Cleveland?

    A quick flight from Chicago to Cleveland can take about 1h 25m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $244. Airlines will cover a distance of 305 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 $172 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 most reliable airlines from Chicago to Cleveland?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Cleveland are Republic Airways (89%), Envoy Air (86%) and United Airlines (86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Cleveland?

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Cleveland is $115. On average you can expect to pay $368. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Cleveland Hopkins Intl), can usually be booked for $137.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Cleveland (average of $80). Flying from Chicago to Cleveland in February is currently the most expensive (average of $149). 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 4 airlines flying from Chicago to Cleveland

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 November 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$110Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$127Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$172Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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