$132 Cheap Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Cleveland (CLE)

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $132 for one-way flights and $199 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

American Airlines
Mon, Sep 1 - Fri, Sep 12
SFO
San Francisco
CLE
Cleveland
$199 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$199
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 1 from San Francisco to Cleveland, returning Fri, Sep 12, priced at $199 found 4 days ago
American Airlines
Sat, Sep 13 - Fri, Sep 19
SFO
San Francisco
CLE
Cleveland
$206 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$206
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 13 from San Francisco to Cleveland, returning Fri, Sep 19, priced at $206 found 4 days ago
Southwest Airlines
Mon, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 11
SFO
San Francisco
CLE
Cleveland
$211 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$211
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 8 from San Francisco to Cleveland, returning Thu, Sep 11, priced at $211 found 4 days ago
American Airlines
Thu, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 2
SFO
San Francisco
CLE
Cleveland
$217 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$217
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 30 from San Francisco to Cleveland, returning Sun, Nov 2, priced at $217 found 4 days ago
Southwest Airlines
Thu, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 2
SFO
San Francisco
CLE
Cleveland
$221 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$221
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 30 from San Francisco to Cleveland, returning Sun, Nov 2, priced at $221 found 4 days ago
Southwest Airlines
Tue, Dec 16 - Tue, Jan 6
SFO
San Francisco
CLE
Cleveland
$229 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$229
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Dec 16 from San Francisco to Cleveland, returning Tue, Jan 6, priced at $229 found 4 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Mon, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 11
SFO
San Francisco
CLE
Cleveland
$230 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$230
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 8 from San Francisco to Cleveland, returning Thu, Sep 11, priced at $230 found 4 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Wed, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 16
SFO
San Francisco
CLE
Cleveland
$248 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$248
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 13 from San Francisco to Cleveland, returning Sat, Aug 16, priced at $248 found 3 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Mon, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 14
SFO
San Francisco
CLE
Cleveland
$251 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$251
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug 11 from San Francisco to Cleveland, returning Thu, Aug 14, priced at $251 found 1 day ago
JetBlue Airways
Fri, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 9
SFO
San Francisco
CLE
Cleveland
$259 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$259
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Fri, Sep 5 from San Francisco to Cleveland, returning Tue, Sep 9, priced at $259 found 2 hours ago

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

October is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $138 - $338 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Alternative airports near Cleveland

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Hopkins Intl. CLE. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 15 minutes. Flights from $356
CLE
Hopkins Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city center15 min
Flights from $356
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Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Cleveland (CLE)
Origin airport
San Francisco Intl.
Destination airport
Hopkins Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$199
Distance
2157 mi

San Francisco to Cleveland Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San Francisco to Cleveland

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 San Francisco to Cleveland are during the month of September. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Cleveland with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

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

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San Francisco to Cleveland: 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 San Francisco to Cleveland

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 San Francisco to Cleveland in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $132 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 San Francisco to Cleveland 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 San Francisco to Cleveland 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 San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Hopkins Intl. Airport (CLE) cost?
You can pick up cheap return fares starting at $284 from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Hopkins Intl. Airport (CLE). 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 SFO on August 9 2025 and touching down at CLE. The price was last updated on July 14 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from SFO to CLE?
Catch a direct flight from SFO to CLE in April to land cheaper fares. You can find a one-way United flight for $274 leaving on April 25 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 14 2025 and remains unchanged.
Which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Hopkins Intl. Airport (CLE)?
Take a nonstop flight with United Airlines and travel straight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Hopkins Intl. Airport (CLE).
What is the cheapest airline that flies from SFO to CLE?
At the moment, the cheapest airline offering one-way flights from SFO to CLE is United. You can jet off 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 SFO on October 9 2025. Prices were last updated on July 14 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Hopkins Intl. Airport (CLE)?
On average, only 1 direct flight departs daily from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Hopkins Intl. Airport (CLE). Want additional options? Use Expedia's filter tool to discover flights with layovers and explore a new city along the way.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Hopkins Intl. Airport (CLE)?
More people fly between SFO and CLE at 1 PM than at any other time of day. Rather skip the crowds? Try choosing a quieter departure window and you're likely to save on your ticket as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from SFO to CLE?
If you fly on a Saturday, you'll get the widest range of choices for flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Hopkins Intl. Airport (CLE).
What is the earliest flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Hopkins Intl. Airport (CLE)?
Catch the earliest flight at around 1:09PM UTC-8, departing from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). You'll be traveling for roughly 4h 48m, touching down at Hopkins Intl. Airport (CLE) at approximately 8:57PM UTC-5.
How long does it take to fly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Hopkins Intl. Airport (CLE)?
Flights from SFO to CLE have an average travel time of 4 hours and 48 minutes. The distance between the two is 2,200 mi.
What airline has the least delays from SFO to CLE?
United Airlines has the strongest track record for on-time direct flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Hopkins Intl. Airport (CLE), with an on-time rating of 82%. Use the Expedia App to see your journey status before you head off and get real-time alerts about any trip changes.
What is the best time to fly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Hopkins Intl. Airport (CLE)?
Select a flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Hopkins Intl. Airport (CLE) that leaves before 3 PM to reduce the risk of cancellations and delays. Departures later than this are on average 22% more likely to be canceled.**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 Cleveland from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Explore your flight options from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Hopkins Intl. Airport (CLE). This is the only Cleveland airport you can land at if you're taking a direct flight.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Hopkins Intl. Airport (CLE) last-minute?
Booking your ticket from SFO to CLE shortly before your getaway is typically more expensive. However, if you're flexible with your departure dates and times, you could land a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a SFO to CLE flight and hotel package?
You can save money by booking a SFO to CLE 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 everything in one convenient place. After choosing your preferred accommodations and flights, you can add extras like tours, activities and car rentals.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Hopkins Intl. Airport (CLE)?
Generally, it's possible to reschedule or cancel your SFO to CLE flight. However, if the booking was made more than 24 hours ago, additional charges may apply. Check your airline's policies in your itinerary to see what changes are possible and if any costs are involved. You'll also find more details on our Customer Service portal.

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