$140 Cheap Flights from Cleveland (CLE) to San Francisco (SFO)

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Cheap Flights from Cleveland to San Francisco (CLE-SFO)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $140 for one-way flights and $225 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Frontier Airlines
Sat, Sep 27 - Sat, Oct 18
CLE
Cleveland
SFO
San Francisco
$225 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$225
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 27 from Cleveland to San Francisco, returning Sat, Oct 18, priced at $225 found 3 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Jul 24 - Sat, Aug 16
CLE
Cleveland
SFO
San Francisco
$258 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$258
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jul 24 from Cleveland to San Francisco, returning Sat, Aug 16, priced at $258 found 3 days ago
JetBlue Airways
Wed, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 29
CLE
Cleveland
SFO
San Francisco
$259 Roundtrip, just found
$259
Roundtrip
just found
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Wed, Sep 24 from Cleveland to San Francisco, returning Mon, Sep 29, priced at $259 just found
American Airlines
Thu, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 25
CLE
Cleveland
SFO
San Francisco
$260 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$260
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 16 from Cleveland to San Francisco, returning Sat, Oct 25, priced at $260 found 1 day ago
JetBlue Airways
Wed, Sep 24 - Fri, Sep 26
CLE
Cleveland
SFO
San Francisco
$279 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$279
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Wed, Sep 24 from Cleveland to San Francisco, returning Fri, Sep 26, priced at $279 found 7 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Fri, Oct 3 - Wed, Oct 8
CLE
Cleveland
SFO
San Francisco
$284 Roundtrip, just found
$284
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 3 from Cleveland to San Francisco, returning Wed, Oct 8, priced at $284 just found
Frontier Airlines
Sun, Sep 7 - Fri, Sep 12
CLE
Cleveland
SFO
San Francisco
$285 Roundtrip, just found
$285
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Sep 7 from Cleveland to San Francisco, returning Fri, Sep 12, priced at $285 just found
Frontier Airlines
Sat, Sep 27 - Wed, Oct 1
CLE
Cleveland
SFO
San Francisco
$286 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$286
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 27 from Cleveland to San Francisco, returning Wed, Oct 1, priced at $286 found 2 hours ago
United
Sat, Aug 16 - Thu, Aug 21
CLE
Cleveland
SFO
San Francisco
$289 Roundtrip, just found
$289
Roundtrip
just found
Select United flight, departing Sat, Aug 16 from Cleveland to San Francisco, returning Thu, Aug 21, priced at $289 just found
Alaska Airlines
Fri, Oct 3 - Wed, Oct 8
CLE
Cleveland
SFO
San Francisco
$294 Roundtrip, just found
$294
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 3 from Cleveland to San Francisco, returning Wed, Oct 8, priced at $294 just found

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cleveland (CLE) to San Francisco (SFO)

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $138 - $271 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flights from Cleveland (CLE) to San Francisco (SFO)
Origin airport
Hopkins Intl.
Destination airport
San Francisco Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$224
Distance
2157 mi
Average flight time
2 hours 11 mins

Cleveland to San Francisco Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Cleveland to San Francisco

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Cleveland to San Francisco are during the month of September. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Cleveland to San Francisco with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Cleveland to San Francisco

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Cleveland to San Francisco: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Cleveland to San Francisco

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Cleveland to San Francisco in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $140 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Cleveland to San Francisco flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Cleveland to San Francisco airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Hopkins Intl. Airport (CLE) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) cost?
Book cheap return fares starting at $289 from Hopkins Intl. Airport (CLE) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a United flight leaving CLE on July 28 2025 and touching down at SFO. The price was last updated on July 1 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from CLE to SFO?
Fly direct from CLE to SFO in May to land cheaper fares. You can find a one-way United flight for $274 leaving on May 24 2026. This price is based on the cheapest direct flight found on Expedia for this route in the next 330 days. The price was last updated on July 1 2025 and remains unchanged.
Which airlines fly direct from Hopkins Intl. Airport (CLE) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Hop on a nonstop flight with United Airlines and head straight from Hopkins Intl. Airport (CLE) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO).
What is the cheapest airline that flies from CLE to SFO?
Right now, the cheapest airline operating one-way flights from CLE to SFO is United. You can book a seat on this route from $274. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from CLE on September 26 2025. Prices were last updated on July 1 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from Hopkins Intl. Airport (CLE) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
On average, only 1 direct flight departs daily from Hopkins Intl. Airport (CLE) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). Looking for more options? Use Expedia's filter tool to find flights with layovers and add an extra destination to your journey.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Hopkins Intl. Airport (CLE) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
The 7 AM departures from CLE to SFO are typically the busiest. Greater demand means you'll likely pay more for these departures. If you want to save on your trip, choose a less crowded time to fly.
What day of the week has the most flights from CLE to SFO?
Depart on a Friday if you're looking for the biggest selection of flights from Hopkins Intl. Airport (CLE) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO).
What is the earliest flight from Hopkins Intl. Airport (CLE) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
The first flight of the day jetting off from Hopkins Intl. Airport (CLE) is at around 7:00AM UTC-5. Hop on this flight and you'll reach San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) at approximately 9:37AM UTC-8. The total travel time is 5h 37m.
How long does it take to fly from Hopkins Intl. Airport (CLE) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Flights from CLE to SFO have an average travel time of 5 hours and 37 minutes. The total distance between the two airports is 2,200 mi.
What is the best time to fly from Hopkins Intl. Airport (CLE) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
To avoid potential delays on the Hopkins Intl. Airport (CLE) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) route, aim to travel before 3 PM. Departures after this hour have a 22% higher chance of cancellation.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for San Francisco from Hopkins Intl. Airport (CLE)?
Compare your flight options from Hopkins Intl. Airport (CLE) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). This is the only San Francisco airport you can jet into if you're taking a direct flight.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Hopkins Intl. Airport (CLE) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) last-minute?
Waiting until right before your break to book your flight from CLE to SFO generally means paying more. While you may come across some last-minute offers, they're not always guaranteed. Be flexible with your itinerary to maximize your chances of scoring a bargain.
Is it cheaper to book a CLE to SFO flight and hotel package?
You'll generally save money by securing a CLE to SFO flight and hotel package compared to booking separately. In fact, travelers could save hundreds of dollars by bundling with Expedia. And it's easy to manage it all in one convenient place. Once you've chosen your ideal accommodations and flights, consider other add-ons like car rentals, activities and tours.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Hopkins Intl. Airport (CLE) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
If you booked your CLE to SFO flight within the last 24 hours, you may be able to modify or cancel it at no cost. Depending on the airline and the type of ticket you have, additional charges may apply for changes beyond that time. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, head to our Customer Service portal if you want more information.

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