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$66+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cleveland (SFO - 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 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CLE
Feb 20 — Feb 271
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Cleveland Hopkins Intl are usually found in April or July, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Cleveland

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 January 21, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/191:30 pm
SFO
-
CLE
Nonstop4h 41m
United Airlines
Tue 2/246:45 am
CLE
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$289
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/16:15 am
SFO
-
CLE
1 stop9h 34m
Frontier
Sun 3/19:59 pm
CLE
-
SFO
1 stop13h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 1/21$290
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 2/176:55 am
SFO
-
CLE
2 stops13h 16m
Frontier
Mon 2/232:40 pm
CLE
-
SFO
1 stop9h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 1/20$292
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Wed 4/19:00 pm
SFO
-
CLE
1 stop12h 01m
Frontier
Sat 4/115:30 am
CLE
-
SFO
2 stops18h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 1/19$293
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 2/107:15 pm
SFO
-
CLE
1 stop7h 39m
Frontier
Fri 2/275:44 pm
CLE
-
SFO
2 stops17h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 1/20$294
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1810:38 pm
SFO
-
CLE
1 stop9h 02m
Frontier
Sun 3/228:50 pm
CLE
-
SFO
1 stop14h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 1/21$295
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/66:15 am
SFO
-
CLE
1 stop11h 14m
Frontier
Wed 2/257:20 am
CLE
-
SFO
1 stop14h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 1/20$296
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 3/309:04 pm
SFO
-
CLE
1 stop11h 05m
Frontier
Fri 4/106:00 am
CLE
-
SFO
2 stops18h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 1/19$298
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/77:00 am
SFO
-
CLE
2 stops14h 43m
Frontier
Sat 2/212:40 pm
CLE
-
SFO
1 stop10h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 1/20$300
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 2/198:10 pm
SFO
-
CLE
2 stops10h 38m
Delta
Thu 2/264:06 pm
CLE
-
SFO
1 stop10h 19m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$301
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Tue 3/3110:38 pm
SFO
-
CLE
1 stop8h 58m
Frontier
Wed 4/87:30 am
CLE
-
SFO
2 stops16h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 1/19$303
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 2/86:15 am
SFO
-
CLE
1 stop9h 34m
Frontier
Thu 2/269:59 pm
CLE
-
SFO
2 stops13h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 1/20$304

Find 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 January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$66
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$390

Good round-trip deal

$348 or less

Good one-way deal

$273 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Cleveland Hopkins Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Cleveland Hopkins Intl flights.
From San Francisco to Cleveland Hopkins Intl
One-way flight from San Francisco to Cleveland Hopkins Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($6 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Cleveland Hopkins Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Cleveland Hopkins Intl.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Cleveland that are best for you.

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Cleveland

Route

Depart

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Price

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO - CLE

SFOCLE

San Francisco

Thu 2/26

10:20 am-11:01 pm

2 stops9h 41m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Mon 3/2

4:06 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop10h 19m

$301

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO - CLE

SFOCLE

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

1:35 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop25h 15m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Wed 4/22

7:27 pm-9:27 am

1 stop17h 00m

$309

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO - CLE

SFOCLE

San Francisco

Wed 4/8

1:25 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Mon 4/13

5:40 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$309

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO - CLE

SFOCLE

San Francisco

Thu 4/2

5:50 am-2:51 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Wed 4/8

5:35 pm-12:02 am

1 stop9h 27m

$309

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO - CLE

SFOCLE

San Francisco

Thu 3/5

5:45 am-3:23 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Tue 3/10

6:15 am-2:04 pm

2 stops10h 49m

$321

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO - CLE

SFOCLE

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

6:05 am-7:20 pm

2 stops10h 15m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sat 5/16

4:25 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$336

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO - CLE

SFOCLE

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

7:00 am-7:27 pm

1 stop9h 27m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sun 2/22

7:00 am-10:56 pm

1 stop18h 56m

$347

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO - CLE

SFOCLE

San Francisco

Sat 2/7

10:54 pm-9:40 am

1 stop7h 46m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Thu 2/26

4:06 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop10h 19m

$349

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO - CLE

SFOCLE

San Francisco

Sat 2/7

12:46 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Mon 2/23

4:06 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop10h 19m

$349

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO - CLE

SFOCLE

San Francisco

Sat 2/7

10:54 pm-9:40 am

1 stop7h 46m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sat 2/21

6:30 am-10:59 am

1 stop7h 29m

$349

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Cleveland

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Cleveland in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 San Francisco-Cleveland flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Cleveland flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Cleveland flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 San Francisco-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 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 January 16, 2026.

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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cleveland (average of $133). Flying from San Francisco to Cleveland in November is currently the most expensive (average of $274). 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 January 21, 2026.

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 20% 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 January 17, 2026.

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

The best insider tips for San Francisco to Cleveland flights

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

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.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on CLE

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.

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 January 21, 2026.
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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

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 39m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 3 outbound flights from San Francisco to Hopkins Intl offered by 5 different airlines.

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

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Cleveland?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Cleveland in 9h 41m. Fly via Delta or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 2155 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 San Francisco to Cleveland round-trip?

    Frontier, at $169, 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 59% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Cleveland one-way?

    $72 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $88 and $118, respectively.

  • 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 (88%), Air New Zealand (88%), Asiana Airlines( 87%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Cleveland is $188. On average you can expect to pay $552. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Cleveland Hopkins Intl), can usually be booked for $199.

  • 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 $55.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cleveland (average of $133). Flying from San Francisco to Cleveland in November is currently the most expensive (average of $274). 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 San Francisco to Cleveland

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$169Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$234Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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