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$44+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Cleveland (PHL - 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 9/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — CLE
Oct 19 — Oct 261
Sun 10/19
Sun 10/26
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Cleveland Hopkins Intl are usually found in August or July, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Cleveland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 September 19, 2025.

Round-trip from

$105
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$44
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$259

Good round-trip deal

$145 or less

Good one-way deal

$89 or less
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Cleveland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Cleveland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 19, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 9/265:57 pmPHL - CLE
Nonstop1h 38mFrontier
Mon 9/293:25 pmCLE - PHL
Nonstop1h 30mFrontier
Deal found 9/18$88
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Sat 10/116:15 pmPHL - CLE
1 stop6h 32mFrontier
Tue 10/146:38 pmCLE - PHL
1 stop14h 49mFrontier
Deal found 9/18$105
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 9/296:00 pmPHL - CLE
Nonstop1h 40mFrontier
Tue 9/3011:48 amCLE - PHL
1 stop4h 48mFrontier
Deal found 9/18$116
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Mon 10/65:57 pmPHL - CLE
Nonstop1h 38mFrontier
Tue 10/711:48 amCLE - PHL
1 stop8h 16mFrontier
Deal found 9/18$118
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/265:57 pmPHL - CLE
Nonstop1h 38mFrontier
Sun 9/287:25 amCLE - PHL
1 stop26h 54mFrontier
Deal found 9/18$126
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Fri 10/313:59 pmPHL - CLE
Nonstop1h 39mFrontier
Mon 11/35:45 pmCLE - PHL
1 stop7h 39mFrontier
Deal found 9/18$132
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 10/105:05 pmPHL - CLE
1 stop24h 12mFrontier
Tue 10/143:19 pmCLE - PHL
1 stop22h 58mFrontier
Deal found 9/18$134
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Mon 11/176:00 amPHL - CLE
1 stop7h 22mFrontier
Mon 11/245:17 pmCLE - PHL
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$135

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia 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 September 19, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Cleveland that are best for you.

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Philadelphia

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Cleveland

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Depart

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Price

PhiladelphiaCleveland

PHL - CLE

PHLCLE

Philadelphia

Sat 10/11

6:15 pm-12:47 am

1 stop6h 32m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Tue 10/14

6:38 pm-9:27 am

1 stop14h 49m

$105

PhiladelphiaCleveland

PHL - CLE

PHLCLE

Philadelphia

Mon 11/17

6:00 am-1:22 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Mon 11/24

5:17 pm-6:46 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

$135

PhiladelphiaCleveland

PHL - CLE

PHLCLE

Philadelphia

Fri 10/31

3:59 pm-5:38 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Mon 11/3

1:30 pm-2:59 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

$138

PhiladelphiaCleveland

PHL - CLE

PHLCLE

Philadelphia

Wed 10/22

7:29 pm-9:11 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sat 10/25

8:00 am-9:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$139

PhiladelphiaCleveland

PHL - CLE

PHLCLE

Philadelphia

Wed 10/15

11:34 am-9:39 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Wed 10/22

9:40 am-4:35 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$143

PhiladelphiaCleveland

PHL - CLE

PHLCLE

Philadelphia

Tue 10/14

10:22 am-5:26 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Thu 10/16

1:51 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$146

PhiladelphiaCleveland

PHL - CLE

PHLCLE

Philadelphia

Thu 10/16

5:20 am-10:47 am

1 stop5h 27m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Fri 10/17

7:46 pm-12:59 am

1 stop5h 13m

$146

PhiladelphiaCleveland

PHL - CLE

PHLCLE

Philadelphia

Sat 10/18

4:00 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sun 10/19

7:19 am-10:26 am

1 stop27h 07m

$156

PhiladelphiaCleveland

PHL - CLE

PHLCLE

Philadelphia

Sat 10/18

6:25 am-5:05 pm

2 stops10h 40m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Tue 10/21

6:10 am-12:50 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$170

PhiladelphiaCleveland

PHL - CLE

PHLCLE

Philadelphia

Wed 10/8

8:00 am-2:09 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Thu 10/9

7:39 pm-12:59 am

1 stop5h 20m

$171

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The best insider tips for Philadelphia to Cleveland flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Philadelphia to Cleveland trip
Airports
PHL

For quick access to downtown, use SEPTA trains from PHL. Stations are near Terminals A, B, C/D, and E/F.

Read more about PHLby Mark Chesnut
CLE

Use the airport train for a quick 30-minute ride to downtown Cleveland from CLE's lower terminal level.

Read more about CLEby Ramsey Qubein
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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on PHL

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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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 Philadelphia to Cleveland

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cleveland from Philadelphia with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Philadelphia to Cleveland

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Cleveland. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Philadelphia to Cleveland, you should look to book at least 73 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia 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 September 19, 2025.

When flying from Philadelphia to Cleveland, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 50% versus a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to Cleveland. Price data was last updated on September 14, 2025.

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

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 September 19, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Philadelphia 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,171 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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 Philadelphia to Cleveland. 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 Philadelphia to Cleveland?

    To fly from Philadelphia to Cleveland, you need to book a flight from Philadelphia (PHL) to Hopkins Intl (CLE). Nonstop flights to Cleveland Hopkins Intl from Philadelphia take 1h 31m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 9 outbound flights from Philadelphia to Hopkins Intl offered by 5 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Philadelphia to Cleveland flight route?

    Flights from Philadelphia to Cleveland Hopkins Intl have been viewed 13 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Cleveland?

    Airlines like Frontier and American Airlines fly from Philadelphia to Cleveland in about 1h 42m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 362 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Cleveland, with prices starting at $77. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $156 and $166, respectively. You may be able to fly from Philadelphia to Cleveland for 77% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Philadelphia to Cleveland?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Philadelphia to Cleveland are Piedmont Airlines (92%), Frontier (84%) and Alaska Airlines (80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Cleveland?

    On average you can expect to pay $167 for a flight from Philadelphia to Cleveland. The cheapest flight overall is $56 while the most popular route, (Philadelphia - Cleveland Hopkins Intl) is currently priced at $151.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Philadelphia to Cleveland?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Cleveland?

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

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Top 5 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Cleveland

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia 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 September 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$77Average$142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$156Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$166Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$241Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$275Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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