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$133+ Cheap flights from Cleveland to San Francisco (CLE - SFO)

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CLE — SFO
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cleveland Hopkins Intl to San Francisco are usually found in February or August, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 July 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$219
(Priceline)

One-way from

$133
(Priceline)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$389

Good round-trip deal

$413 or less

Good one-way deal

$323 or less
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 ($1 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 July 2025
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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 July 11, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/94:30 pmCLE - SFO
1 stop10h 35mSouthwest
Thu 10/166:00 amSFO - CLE
1 stop11h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 7/9$218
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Sun 7/134:25 pmCLE - SFO
1 stop9h 10mFrontier
Sun 7/206:52 pmSFO - CLE
1 stop8h 08mFrontier
Deal found 7/8$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/155:00 amCLE - SFO
1 stop10h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/1612:45 amSFO - CLE
1 stop7h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/7$225
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/146:55 pmCLE - SFO
1 stop8h 04mAlaska Airlines
Mon 8/184:03 pmSFO - CLE
2 stops10h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/9$231
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Mon 8/116:29 pmCLE - SFO
1 stop9h 06mDelta
Tue 8/1212:35 amSFO - CLE
1 stop6h 20mDelta
Deal found 7/10$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Tue 7/295:50 pmCLE - SFO
Nonstop5h 14mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/59:30 pmSFO - CLE
Nonstop4h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/8$289

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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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Return

Price

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sun 7/13

4:25 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop9h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 7/20

6:52 pm-6:00 am

1 stop8h 08m

$219

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Fri 8/15

5:00 am-12:30 pm

1 stop10h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 8/16

12:45 am-11:22 am

1 stop7h 37m

$225

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Fri 9/19

1:25 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop9h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 9/22

5:30 am-6:50 pm

2 stops10h 20m

$226

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Thu 8/14

6:55 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 04m

San Francisco

Mon 8/18

4:03 pm-5:11 am

2 stops10h 08m

$231

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Mon 8/11

6:29 pm-12:35 am

1 stop9h 06m

San Francisco

Tue 8/12

12:35 am-9:55 am

1 stop6h 20m

$277

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Tue 7/29

5:50 pm-8:04 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

San Francisco

Tue 8/5

9:30 pm-5:15 am

Nonstop4h 45m

$289

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Fri 8/1

4:25 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$133

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Tue 8/5

6:25 am-12:10 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$135

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Mon 8/18

7:45 pm-12:35 am

1 stop7h 50m

$139

ClevelandSan Francisco

CLE - SFO

CLESFO

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Tue 8/19

7:11 am-3:49 pm

2 stops11h 38m

$145

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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.

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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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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

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 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 June 27, 2025.

Booking 69 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 $276). Flying from Cleveland to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 July 11, 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 56% 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 July 6, 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.

Weekly flight availability from Cleveland to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Cleveland to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 11, 2025.

The most flights from CLE to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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 July 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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 6 flights from Hopkins Intl to San Francisco, all of which are around 5h 09m 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?

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

    Frontier, at $219, 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 43% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $133 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $135 and $138, 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 (93%), Air New Zealand (93%), United Airlines (93%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Cleveland to San Francisco is $151. On average you can expect to pay $1,402. The most popular route, (Cleveland Hopkins Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $180.

  • 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 $276). Flying from Cleveland to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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$127Average$225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$301Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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