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$55+ Cheap flights from Cleveland to San Francisco (CLE - SFO)

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 1/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CLE — SFO
Jan 3 — Jan 101
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cleveland Hopkins Intl to San Francisco are usually found in November or February, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Cleveland to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from Cleveland to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cleveland to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 4, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Wed 12/108:15 amCLE - SFO
1 stop11h 36mFrontier
Sat 1/107:00 amSFO - CLE
1 stop25h 07mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$255
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Mon 12/226:54 pmCLE - SFO
1 stop29h 42mFrontier
Sun 12/286:00 amSFO - CLE
1 stop9h 24mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$258
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/195:13 pmCLE - SFO
1 stop18h 10mFrontier
Mon 12/296:00 amSFO - CLE
1 stop21h 40mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$259
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/37:45 amCLE - SFO
1 stop27h 03mFrontier
Wed 12/106:00 amSFO - CLE
1 stop9h 34mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$261
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/148:20 pmCLE - SFO
2 stops22h 44mFrontier
Wed 12/176:00 amSFO - CLE
1 stop21h 10mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$266
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/252:18 pmCLE - SFO
1 stop20h 30mFrontier
Sun 1/46:24 amSFO - CLE
1 stop25h 43mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$269
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Tue 12/231:19 pmCLE - SFO
1 stop8h 58mFrontier
Wed 12/316:24 amSFO - CLE
1 stop13h 30mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$272
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/168:15 amCLE - SFO
1 stop11h 36mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1710:10 pmSFO - CLE
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$273
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Wed 12/313:12 pmCLE - SFO
1 stop12h 12mFrontier
Mon 1/56:24 amSFO - CLE
1 stop13h 30mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$282
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/206:00 pmCLE - SFO
1 stop7h 32mFrontier
Sat 12/2710:41 amSFO - CLE
1 stop10h 18mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$283

Find flight deals from Cleveland to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cleveland (CLE) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$254
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$55
(WAYA)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$406

Good round-trip deal

$386 or less

Good one-way deal

$323 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Cleveland Hopkins Intl-San Francisco flight deals.
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From Cleveland Hopkins Intl to San Francisco
One-way flight from Cleveland Hopkins Intl to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($2 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($2 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cleveland Hopkins Intl to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cleveland Hopkins Intl to San Francisco.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cleveland to San Francisco 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 December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cleveland to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Cleveland

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Depart

Return

Price

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Thu 2/19

6:10 am-1:10 pm

2 stops10h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

6:05 am-8:25 pm

2 stops11h 20m

$269

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Wed 1/14

7:02 am-9:45 am

Nonstop5h 43m

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

1:35 pm-9:14 pm

Nonstop4h 39m

$289

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Thu 2/19

6:45 am-9:30 am

Nonstop5h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

1:33 pm-9:14 pm

Nonstop4h 41m

$289

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Fri 1/9

7:02 am-9:45 am

Nonstop5h 43m

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

1:35 pm-9:14 pm

Nonstop4h 39m

$289

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Fri 2/27

2:18 pm-10:41 pm

2 stops11h 23m

San Francisco

Fri 3/6

12:40 am-11:53 am

1 stop8h 13m

$291

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sat 12/20

5:35 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop5h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 1/4

9:25 pm-5:08 am

Nonstop4h 43m

$329

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Wed 12/17

7:00 am-1:33 pm

1 stop9h 33m

San Francisco

Sat 1/10

10:35 am-10:53 pm

2 stops9h 18m

$331

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Thu 1/1

6:45 am-2:25 pm

2 stops10h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 1/7

6:05 am-3:45 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$333

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Fri 1/30

7:25 am-3:58 pm

2 stops11h 33m

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

9:30 pm-10:43 am

1 stop10h 13m

$342

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Thu 1/15

2:50 pm-9:55 am

1 stop22h 05m

$68

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Compare providers for flights from Cleveland to San Francisco

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 Cleveland to San Francisco in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Cleveland-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Cleveland-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cleveland-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cleveland-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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 Cleveland-San Francisco 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 Cleveland to San Francisco

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cleveland to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on November 28, 2025.

Booking 47 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cleveland to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cleveland to San Francisco (average of $131). Flying from Cleveland to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $216). 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 CLE to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Cleveland to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cleveland to San Francisco at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 55% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Cleveland to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on November 29, 2025.

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

The best insider tips for Cleveland to San Francisco flights

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

For a smooth departure, use the GateWaiter app to order food for pickup at your gate, avoiding extra fees and saving time.

SFO

Use BART for an affordable 40-minute trip from SFO to downtown San Francisco. Purchase a Clipper Card for easy fare payment.

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated December 4, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Cleveland to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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 Cleveland to San Francisco. 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 Cleveland to San Francisco?

    Booking a flight from Cleveland Hopkins Intl (CLE) to San Francisco (SFO) is your only option if you wish to fly from Cleveland to San Francisco. On a typical day, there are 2 flights from Hopkins Intl to San Francisco, all of which are around 5h 15m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 5 airlines when you book a flight from Hopkins Intl to San Francisco.

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

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Cleveland to San Francisco in 5h 43m. Fly via Southwest or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Cleveland to San Francisco is about 2155 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Frontier, at $132, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cleveland to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Southwest. Frontier is currently priced 65% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $75 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 JetBlue, with prices starting from $109 and $117, respectively.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Cleveland to San Francisco on time: Air New Zealand (94%), Virgin Australia (92%), Asiana Airlines (86%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Cleveland to San Francisco is $158. On average you can expect to pay $946. The most popular route, (Cleveland Hopkins Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $204.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cleveland to San Francisco (average of $131). Flying from Cleveland to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $216). 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 Cleveland to San Francisco

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$133Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$200Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$205Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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