$104 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 $104 for one-way flights and $208 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Frontier Airlines
Sat, May 10 - Wed, May 14
SFO
San Francisco
CLE
Cleveland
$208 Roundtrip, just found
$208
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 10 from San Francisco to Cleveland, returning Wed, May 14, priced at $208 just found
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 10
SFO
San Francisco
CLE
Cleveland
$212 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$212
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jun 3 from San Francisco to Cleveland, returning Tue, Jun 10, priced at $212 found 8 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Wed, May 28 - Tue, Jun 3
SFO
San Francisco
CLE
Cleveland
$218 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$218
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 28 from San Francisco to Cleveland, returning Tue, Jun 3, priced at $218 found 14 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, May 20 - Mon, Jun 2
SFO
San Francisco
CLE
Cleveland
$222 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$222
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 20 from San Francisco to Cleveland, returning Mon, Jun 2, priced at $222 found 6 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Tue, May 20 - Fri, May 23
SFO
San Francisco
CLE
Cleveland
$227 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$227
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 20 from San Francisco to Cleveland, returning Fri, May 23, priced at $227 found 6 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Sat, May 10 - Sat, May 17
SFO
San Francisco
CLE
Cleveland
$228 Roundtrip, just found
$228
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 10 from San Francisco to Cleveland, returning Sat, May 17, priced at $228 just found
Frontier Airlines
Wed, May 21 - Tue, Jun 3
SFO
San Francisco
CLE
Cleveland
$232 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$232
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 21 from San Francisco to Cleveland, returning Tue, Jun 3, priced at $232 found 8 hours ago
Delta
Sat, Jun 14 - Sat, Jun 21
SFO
San Francisco
CLE
Cleveland
$237 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$237
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, Jun 14 from San Francisco to Cleveland, returning Sat, Jun 21, priced at $237 found 3 hours ago
JetBlue Airways
Tue, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 10
SFO
San Francisco
CLE
Cleveland
$237 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$237
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Tue, Jun 3 from San Francisco to Cleveland, returning Tue, Jun 10, priced at $237 found 8 hours ago
United
Mon, Jun 2 - Wed, Jun 18
SFO
San Francisco
CLE
Cleveland
$269 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$269
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, Jun 2 from San Francisco to Cleveland, returning Wed, Jun 18, priced at $269 found 15 hours ago
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
$202
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 May. 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 $104 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 $274 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 May 21 2025 and touching down at CLE. The price was last updated on April 24 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from SFO to CLE?
The cheapest flights from SFO to CLE are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
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 $169. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from SFO on July 20 2025. Prices were last updated on April 24 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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