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$95+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cleveland (SFO - CLE)

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SFO — CLE
Aug 19 — Aug 261
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Cleveland Hopkins Intl are usually found in January or April, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Cleveland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$268
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$95
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$419

Good round-trip deal

$389 or less

Good one-way deal

$353 or less
From San Francisco to Cleveland Hopkins Intl
One-way flight from San Francisco to Cleveland Hopkins Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Cleveland Hopkins Intl.

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Cleveland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Cleveland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1210:37 pmSFO - CLE
1 stop15h 53mFrontier
Wed 9/247:03 pmCLE - SFO
1 stop29h 18mFrontier
Deal found 8/12$268
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Wed 10/88:00 amSFO - CLE
1 stop6h 46mFrontier
Sun 10/197:39 pmCLE - SFO
1 stop28h 44mFrontier
Deal found 8/13$269
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/115:45 amSFO - CLE
1 stop21h 27mFrontier
Sun 9/144:55 pmCLE - SFO
1 stop18h 41mFrontier
Deal found 8/13$270
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/1311:00 pmSFO - CLE
1 stop8h 39mFrontier
Thu 9/1811:17 amCLE - SFO
2 stops14h 58mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$271
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1210:37 pmSFO - CLE
1 stop15h 53mFrontier
Wed 9/176:25 pmCLE - SFO
1 stop29h 56mFrontier
Deal found 8/13$272
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/121:15 pmSFO - CLE
1 stop24h 29mFrontier
Sat 9/135:49 pmCLE - SFO
1 stop7h 41mFrontier
Deal found 8/12$273
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/168:53 pmSFO - CLE
1 stop25h 24mFrontier
Wed 8/203:15 pmCLE - SFO
1 stop9h 06mFrontier
Deal found 8/13$274
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/168:53 pmSFO - CLE
1 stop25h 24mFrontier
Sat 8/235:28 pmCLE - SFO
1 stop8h 05mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$275
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/137:00 amSFO - CLE
1 stop20h 00mFrontier
Wed 9/33:15 pmCLE - SFO
1 stop9h 06mFrontier
Deal found 8/12$277
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/298:00 amSFO - CLE
1 stop28h 34mFrontier
Wed 11/57:30 amCLE - SFO
1 stop16h 52mFrontier
Deal found 8/12$278
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Sun 9/712:35 amSFO - CLE
1 stop6h 22mDelta
Thu 9/116:08 pmCLE - SFO
1 stop8h 49mDelta
Deal found 8/14$279
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Sun 9/2811:00 pmSFO - CLE
2 stops17h 40mFrontier
Sun 10/58:11 pmCLE - SFO
2 stops15h 25mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$280

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Cleveland that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Cleveland

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO - CLE

SFOCLE

San Francisco

Wed 9/3

5:55 am-3:15 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Thu 9/4

3:30 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$268

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO - CLE

SFOCLE

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

11:25 am-9:55 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Fri 9/12

6:45 am-12:15 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$268

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO - CLE

SFOCLE

San Francisco

Fri 10/10

10:23 pm-11:04 am

1 stop9h 41m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Mon 10/13

5:25 pm-12:19 am

2 stops9h 54m

$269

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO - CLE

SFOCLE

San Francisco

Thu 9/11

5:45 am-6:12 am

1 stop21h 27m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sun 9/14

4:55 pm-8:36 am

1 stop18h 41m

$270

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO - CLE

SFOCLE

San Francisco

Sat 9/13

11:00 pm-10:39 am

1 stop8h 39m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Thu 9/18

11:17 am-11:15 pm

2 stops14h 58m

$271

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO - CLE

SFOCLE

San Francisco

Fri 9/19

7:04 pm-8:01 pm

1 stop21h 57m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Mon 9/22

8:11 pm-12:16 am

1 stop7h 05m

$275

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO - CLE

SFOCLE

San Francisco

Thu 9/18

11:00 pm-10:39 am

1 stop8h 39m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sat 9/27

8:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$277

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO - CLE

SFOCLE

San Francisco

Wed 10/29

8:00 am-3:34 pm

1 stop28h 34m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Wed 11/5

7:30 am-9:22 pm

1 stop16h 52m

$278

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO - CLE

SFOCLE

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

12:35 am-9:57 am

1 stop6h 22m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sat 9/20

5:30 am-10:40 am

1 stop8h 10m

$279

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO - CLE

SFOCLE

San Francisco

Fri 9/19

7:04 pm-8:01 pm

1 stop21h 57m

$95

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The best insider tips for San Francisco to Cleveland flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Francisco to Cleveland trip
Airports
SFO

Save time at SFO by using the AirTrain Red Line to quickly navigate between terminals and security checkpoints.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
CLE

Use the Red Line train from CLE to reach downtown Cleveland in under 30 minutes, with departures every 15 minutes.

Read more about CLEby Ramsey Qubein
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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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 San Francisco to Cleveland

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cleveland from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Cleveland

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Cleveland. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Cleveland is 70 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 August 14, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to Cleveland, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 26% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Cleveland?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Cleveland. Price data was last updated on August 10, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Cleveland flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons 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.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Cleveland?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Francisco to Cleveland chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Las Vegas (LAS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 76% of 1-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Cleveland on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Cleveland?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Francisco to Cleveland, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $307.

What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to Cleveland?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Cleveland, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 15m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Francisco to Cleveland?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Cleveland, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 37m.

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 August 14, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Cleveland, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Cleveland?

    To fly from San Francisco to Cleveland, you need to book a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Hopkins Intl (CLE). Nonstop flights to Cleveland Hopkins Intl from San Francisco take 4h 38m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 5 outbound flights from San Francisco to Hopkins Intl offered by 5 different airlines.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Cleveland flight route?

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

    Frontier, at $146, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Cleveland.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Delta. Frontier is 65% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Cleveland?

    Before booking your flight to Cleveland from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Virgin Australia (84%), United Airlines (84%), Air New Zealand( 84%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Cleveland is $289. On average you can expect to pay $456. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Cleveland Hopkins Intl), can usually be booked for $259.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Cleveland?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Las Vegas?

    Fremont Street Experience, Fountains of Bellagio, and Stratosphere Tower are currently the most popular points of interest in Las Vegas at the moment. Travelers on a layover in Las Vegas can visit Fremont Street Experience, Fountains of Bellagio, and Stratosphere Tower, by traveling 5.9 mi, 2.3 mi, and 4.3 mi, respectively after landing at Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl. Those on a layover in Las Vegas in need of a rental car can book one at Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl for about $54.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Cleveland flights?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Cleveland?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Cleveland?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cleveland (average of $250). Flying from San Francisco 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$146Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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