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$130+ 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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CLE — SFO
Jun 4 — Jun 111
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cleveland Hopkins Intl to San Francisco are usually found in January or May, booked 90 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 May 5, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 5/238:59 am
CLE
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SFO
1 stop10h 42m
Frontier
Sat 5/305:41 pm
SFO
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CLE
1 stop10h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5$280
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 6/48:59 am
CLE
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SFO
1 stop10h 42m
Frontier
Thu 6/118:45 pm
SFO
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CLE
1 stop7h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$290
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/612:47 pm
CLE
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SFO
1 stop14h 36m
Frontier
Wed 5/136:00 am
SFO
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CLE
1 stop26h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$291
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Thu 6/412:08 pm
CLE
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SFO
2 stops23h 41m
Frontier
Mon 6/810:50 pm
SFO
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CLE
1 stop29h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1$293
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 6/89:28 pm
CLE
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SFO
2 stops21h 53m
Frontier
Thu 6/118:45 pm
SFO
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CLE
1 stop7h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4$294
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 5/146:54 am
CLE
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SFO
1 stop15h 40m
Frontier
Mon 5/1810:40 pm
SFO
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CLE
1 stop29h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4$295
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 7/299:02 pm
CLE
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SFO
1 stop22h 04m
Frontier
Fri 8/77:11 pm
SFO
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CLE
2 stops13h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1$296
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 5/316:54 am
CLE
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SFO
2 stops28h 07m
Frontier
Sat 6/610:50 pm
SFO
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CLE
1 stop29h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4$298
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Mon 6/17:24 pm
CLE
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SFO
2 stops19h 23m
Frontier
Sun 6/78:41 pm
SFO
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CLE
1 stop7h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2$299
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/68:07 pm
CLE
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SFO
1 stop15h 23m
Frontier
Fri 5/812:52 pm
SFO
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CLE
1 stop20h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2$300
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 5/275:38 pm
CLE
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SFO
1 stop25h 52m
Frontier
Sat 5/306:45 pm
SFO
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CLE
2 stops14h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4$301
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/612:08 pm
CLE
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SFO
1 stop15h 15m
Frontier
Wed 6/106:00 am
SFO
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CLE
2 stops23h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$304

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 May 5, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$290
(Frontier)

One-way from

$130
(Super.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$349

Good round-trip deal

$392 or less

Good one-way deal

$253 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Cleveland Hopkins Intl-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Cleveland Hopkins Intl-San Francisco flights.
From Cleveland Hopkins Intl to San Francisco
One-way flight from Cleveland Hopkins Intl to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 May 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cleveland to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sun 5/24

7:00 am-9:12 am

Nonstop5h 12m

San Francisco

Sat 5/30

4:10 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop4h 49m

$349

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Fri 7/17

5:40 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop5h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 7/20

11:08 pm-6:59 am

Nonstop4h 51m

$371

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sat 6/6

7:25 pm-9:43 pm

Nonstop5h 18m

San Francisco

Wed 6/10

11:08 pm-6:59 am

Nonstop4h 51m

$459

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Thu 6/4

7:00 am-9:12 am

Nonstop5h 12m

San Francisco

Sun 6/7

11:08 pm-6:59 am

Nonstop4h 51m

$459

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Mon 6/8

5:30 am-12:00 pm

2 stops9h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 6/11

11:00 am-12:20 am

2 stops10h 20m

$487

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Mon 7/20

7:00 am-9:12 am

Nonstop5h 12m

San Francisco

Mon 7/27

11:08 pm-6:59 am

Nonstop4h 51m

$490

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Wed 6/17

5:40 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop5h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 6/23

11:08 pm-6:59 am

Nonstop4h 51m

$499

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Thu 5/21

3:45 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops9h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 5/25

11:25 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$512

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Wed 7/15

3:25 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops10h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 7/18

10:10 am-11:25 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$517

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Mon 6/15

7:52 pm-12:48 am

1 stop7h 56m

San Francisco

Fri 6/19

11:49 pm-10:51 am

1 stop8h 02m

$526

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cleveland-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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

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Estimated round-trip price
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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?

Booking 65 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cleveland to San Francisco (average of $329). Flying from Cleveland to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of $472). 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 May 5, 2026.

When flying from Cleveland to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

The best insider tips for Cleveland to San Francisco flights

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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 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 May 5, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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 3 flights from Hopkins Intl to San Francisco, all of which are around 5h 12m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 6 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 12m. Fly via United Airlines or Southwest 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 $135, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cleveland to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Delta. 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?

    $79 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 $105 and $118, 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: Virgin Australia (95%), Asiana Airlines (95%), United Airlines (95%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Cleveland to San Francisco is $156. On average you can expect to pay $454. The most popular route, (Cleveland Hopkins Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $293.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cleveland to San Francisco (average of $329). Flying from Cleveland to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of $472). 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 Cleveland to San Francisco

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$135Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$217Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$229Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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