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$149+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cleveland (SFO - CLE)

SFO — CLE
Oct 6 — Oct 131
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Cleveland Hopkins Intl are usually found in January or April, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Cleveland

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Cleveland

Fri 11/2010:51 pm -
1 stop29h 00m
Tue 12/13:11 pm -
1 stop12h 30m
Deal found 9/1$362
Sat 10/177:10 am -
1 stop11h 45m
Wed 10/215:12 am -
1 stop11h 16m
Deal found 9/1$363
Mon 9/142:28 pm -
1 stop12h 51m
Wed 9/1612:23 pm -
1 stop13h 05m
Deal found 9/4$364
Sat 9/197:11 pm -
1 stop8h 08m
Tue 9/295:57 pm -
1 stop8h 02m
Deal found 9/5$366
Thu 9/172:28 pm -
1 stop12h 51m
Tue 9/223:45 pm -
2 stops22h 02m
Deal found 9/2$367
Thu 10/810:19 pm -
1 stop28h 36m
Sun 10/115:20 pm -
1 stop9h 55m
Deal found 9/3$368
Mon 10/54:21 pm -
2 stops10h 58m
Wed 10/73:45 pm -
2 stops11h 29m
Deal found 9/2$369
Thu 9/37:30 pm -
1 stop17h 17m
Tue 9/89:27 pm -
1 stop20h 02m
Deal found 9/2$370
Fri 9/1810:24 pm -
1 stop28h 55m
Sun 9/209:45 pm -
1 stop13h 29m
Deal found 9/4$371
Thu 9/102:28 pm -
1 stop12h 51m
Mon 9/1412:23 pm -
1 stop13h 05m
Deal found 9/3$372
Fri 11/1310:17 pm -
1 stop12h 17m
Sun 11/157:11 pm -
1 stop16h 08m
Deal found 9/3$373

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Cleveland

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$362
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$149
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$494

Good round-trip deal

$469 or less

Good one-way deal

$301 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. 8% potential increase in price ($44 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 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.

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Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO San Francisco - CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

SFOCLE

San Francisco

Wed 11/4

10:15 am-10:50 pm

2 stops9h 35m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$202

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO San Francisco - CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

SFOCLE

San Francisco

Tue 10/20

10:20 am-10:50 pm

2 stops9h 30m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$202

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO San Francisco - CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

SFOCLE

San Francisco

Fri 1/1

12:30 pm-8:31 pm

1 stop29h 01m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$205

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO San Francisco - CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

SFOCLE

San Francisco

Mon 12/21

9:40 pm-9:45 am

2 stops9h 05m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$205

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO San Francisco - CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

SFOCLE

San Francisco

Wed 11/25

1:26 pm-5:31 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$212

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO San Francisco - CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

SFOCLE

San Francisco

Fri 9/25

11:20 pm-7:08 am

Nonstop4h 48m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$214
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO San Francisco - CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

SFOCLE

San Francisco

Wed 9/23

8:21 am-4:07 pm

Nonstop4h 46m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$214

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO San Francisco - CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

SFOCLE

San Francisco

Fri 12/25

12:01 am-12:08 pm

1 stop9h 07m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$254

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO San Francisco - CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

SFOCLE

San Francisco

Sat 12/26

8:50 pm-9:45 am

2 stops9h 55m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$289

San FranciscoCleveland

SFO San Francisco - CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

SFOCLE

San Francisco

Wed 9/30

10:30 am-6:18 pm

Nonstop4h 48m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$319

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Cleveland

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 September.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Cleveland flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.
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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?

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Cleveland is 52 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cleveland (average of $369). Flying from San Francisco to Cleveland in August is currently the most expensive (average of $538). 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?

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 at noon, which can drop the price by up to 21% versus a flight in the morning.

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

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

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Cleveland flights typically cost between $379 and $615 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $362 on Frontier (Nov 20-Dec 1).

The best insider tips for San Francisco to Cleveland flights

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

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

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 40m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 4 outbound flights from San Francisco to Hopkins Intl offered by 6 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 4h 46m. Fly via United Airlines, 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 $174, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Cleveland.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include JetBlue and United Airlines. Frontier is 62% 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?

    $99 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Southwest, with prices starting from $112 and $143, 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: United Airlines (83%), Virgin Australia (80%), Air New Zealand( 80%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Cleveland is $203. On average you can expect to pay $912. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Cleveland Hopkins Intl), can usually be booked for $299.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cleveland (average of $369). Flying from San Francisco to Cleveland in August is currently the most expensive (average of $538). 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 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to Cleveland

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$174Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$288Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$303Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$320Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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