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Find cheap flights from Oakland to Cleveland from $88

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Oakland to Cleveland departing on 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Cleveland (OAK-CLE)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Oakland to Cleveland that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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5:50 am - 5:34 pmOAK-CLE
8h 44m1 stop
6:34 pm - 10:24 amCLE-OAK
18h 50m1 stop
$180Spirit Airlines
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Sat, May 18 - Mon, May 20
5:50 am - 6:17 pmOAK-CLE
9h 27m1 stop
7:22 pm - 6:52 amCLE-OAK
14h 30m1 stop
$205Spirit Airlines
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Thu, May 9 - Sun, May 12
5:50 am - 5:34 pmOAK-CLE
8h 44m1 stop
6:34 pm - 9:40 pmCLE-OAK
30h 06m2 stops
$206Spirit Airlines
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Sat, May 18 - Mon, May 20
5:50 am - 5:34 pmOAK-CLE
8h 44m1 stop
7:22 pm - 6:52 amCLE-OAK
14h 30m1 stop
$211Spirit Airlines
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Fri, May 17 - Sun, May 19
5:00 am - 12:31 pmOAK-CLE
28h 31m3 stops
12:35 pm - 9:40 pmCLE-OAK
12h 05m2 stops
Tue, May 21 - Wed, May 29
5:50 am - 6:17 pmOAK-CLE
9h 27m1 stop
12:35 pm - 11:12 amCLE-OAK
25h 37m3 stops
Thu, May 23 - Wed, May 29
10:45 pm - 9:03 amOAK-CLE
7h 18m1 stop
2:35 pm - 9:35 pmCLE-OAK
10h 00m1 stop
$288Delta
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Wed, Aug 7 - Tue, Aug 13
10:45 pm - 11:03 amOAK-CLE
9h 18m1 stop
5:30 pm - 11:54 pmCLE-OAK
9h 24m2 stops
$318Delta
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Tue, Aug 13 - Thu, Aug 22
6:00 am - 5:50 pmOAK-CLE
8h 50m1 stop
6:44 pm - 11:59 pmCLE-OAK
8h 15m1 stop
$343Alaska Airlines
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Tue, May 21 - Wed, May 29
6:00 am - 5:50 pmOAK-CLE
8h 50m1 stop
6:44 pm - 11:59 pmCLE-OAK
8h 15m1 stop
$353Alaska Airlines
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Tue, May 21 - Thu, May 30

Flights from Oakland to Cleveland - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Oakland to Cleveland to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Oakland to Cleveland?

The average price of all flights from Oakland, California to Cleveland clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Cleveland on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Oakland to Cleveland. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Oakland, California to Cleveland?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Oakland, California to Cleveland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Oakland, California to Cleveland is September, where tickets cost $308 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $588 and $486 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Oakland, California to Cleveland?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Oakland, California to Cleveland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Oakland, California to Cleveland, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 57 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Oakland to Cleveland?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Oakland to Cleveland found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $180 on Spirit Airlines, followed by Delta ($288). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $88 on Spirit Airlines and from $103 on Sun Country Air.

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Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$88
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 77% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 30% increase in price.
Flight from Oakland to Cleveland

When to book flights from Oakland to Cleveland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Oakland to Cleveland based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Oakland to Cleveland

  • What flight options do I have from Oakland to Cleveland?

    You will have at least one or more layovers on your flight from Oakland to Cleveland. Southwest, Spirit, and Alaska Airlines offer connecting flights with layovers in St. Louis, Los Angeles, and Seattle. Delta Air Lines has connecting flights with two stops: Los Angeles, Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Detroit, and Salt Lake City airports.

  • Which airline should I fly with from Oakland International Airport?

    Spirit Airlines will be the ideal budget airline to travel from Oakland to Cleveland. This airline offers affordable fares and customizable travel options. This airline offers an “à la carte” pricing model, allowing you to choose and pay only for your needed services. For a more comfortable experience, we recommend Delta Air Lines, which is consistently one of the top-ranked airlines in the United States.

  • Which airline is ideal for passengers flying from Oakland to Cleveland in a wheelchair?

    We recommend flying with Alaska Airlines from Oakland to Cleveland if you are a passenger in a wheelchair. You are guaranteed exceptional accessibility services when flying with this airline in a wheelchair. You will enjoy excellent services such as priority boarding, dedicated assistance, and trained staff to ensure a seamless and comfortable travel experience.

  • Which airline is ideal to fly economy class with carry-on and checked baggage?

    Frontier Airlines allows you to fly economy class with one carry-on bag and one personal item for free. Passengers can bring on board up to 5 checked bags with a maximum weight of 50 lbs, making it an ideal airline to fly with carry-on and checked baggage.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Oakland, California to Cleveland?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Oakland, California to Cleveland was $88 for a one-way ticket and $180 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Oakland and Cleveland?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Oakland to Cleveland. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Oakland to Cleveland?

    On your way to Cleveland, you’ll fly out from Oakland. You’ll be landing at Cleveland Hopkins Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Oakland to Cleveland?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Oakland to Cleveland?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Oakland and Cleveland, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Oakland to Cleveland, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Oakland to Cleveland are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $440 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $366 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Oakland to Cleveland?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Oakland to Cleveland.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Oakland to Cleveland?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cleveland from Oakland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Oakland to Cleveland?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cleveland with an airline and back to Oakland with another airline. Booking your flights between Oakland and CLE can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Oakland to Cleveland?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cleveland from Oakland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from OAK to Cleveland

  • When flying from Oakland to Cleveland, the departure airport will be Oakland International Airport (OAK). This airport is about 10 miles from Downtown Oakland, serves the San Francisco Bay Area, and offers convenient transportation options – including taxis, ride-sharing, public transit like Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), and buses for easy airport access.
  • You will have a hassle-free trip if you stay at a hotel near Oakland International Airport before your early morning flight. Hilton Oakland Airport will be an ideal option for you, since it is close to the airport and offers complimentary airport shuttle services for its guests. Other excellent options include Holiday Inn Oakland Airport, Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Airport, Best Western Plus Airport Inn & Suites, and Waterfront Hotel Oakland.
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) will be your destination airport on a flight from Oakland to Cleveland. This airport is the primary airport serving Cleveland, Ohio, and is approximately 9 miles from downtown. You can conveniently reach downtown via taxi, Uber, Lyft, or the RTA Red Line rapid transit train service operated by the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority.
  • Sheraton Cleveland Airport Hotel will be an ideal hotel if you land late at night at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. This hotel is near the airport and offers complimentary airport shuttle services for its guests. We recommend Crowne Plaza Cleveland Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland Airport, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cleveland Airport, and Holiday Inn Cleveland Airport.
  • Delta Air Lines strives to achieve its sustainability goals by participating in initiatives to reduce emissions, recycle waste, and invest in fuel-efficient aircraft. The airline offers a carbon offset program, sustainable catering, eco-partnerships, and reduced single-use plastics, engaging employees in environmental stewardship for a greener operation.
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Top 4 airlines serving from Oakland to Cleveland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Oakland to Cleveland. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Oakland to Cleveland? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9109 reviews
8.2boarding
8.6crew
7.3entertainment
7.9comfort
7.3food
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This leg was better than the previous leg mostly because I upgraded my searing and the crew was nicer

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2024LAX - EWR
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This leg was better than the previous leg mostly because I upgraded my searing and the crew was nicer

I like that we took off on time and arrived a bit early. I like that I could gate check my bag and board early. I don't like how crowded the flight was. I had ok leg room, but could feel every move of the person next to me. And the aisles are very narrow. The gate and flight crews were terrific.

I appreciated the ability to choose between multiple flights both into and out of Portland from Burbank on the same day, so we were able to attend an event and return without spending the night. I am unable to appreciate what Alaska Air calls "streamlining" the checkin/boarding process at Burbank Airport. If you have a smartphone and the Alaska Air app, it is probably fine, but removing the option of using onsite kiosks to print boarding passes does not meet my definition of "streamlined". I also found it challenging that both Portland and Burbank airports required the plane to sit on the runway for some time due to lack of an open gate at which to disembark. It would not be so bad if we could at least remove our seat belts and move a little bit while we waited, but that is not an option. I honestly don't know whether this is because of how Alaska Air operates, or just the circumstances of the particular day and airports we were using, but I normally do not experience these kinds of delays to reach a gate using Southwest Air.

This flight was significantly affected by poor wifi connections. I couldn’t get my work done because the wifi kept dropping. Even texts were not going through. There is no seat power in premium class either. I fly a lot. Today was my 10th flight in 4 weeks. This was by far the only flight that was sub par.

the departure got delayed due to SJC situation, but it was a quite good waiting thanks to Alaska airline teams.

I was not given a seat when I bought the ticket. I know airlines are trying to squeeze every penny out ot the customer, but we are buying a seat on the airplane, right? I find this irritating with all airlines, but especially Alaska because I fly it so often. No sense of customer use and loyalty.

WiFi connection bad. Food is really awful. Crew very nice and efficient

It was the worst experience because they delayed the flight by 2 and half hours. We were supposed to depart by 3:41 but they did the depart by 6 pm. It was so boring!!

The flight was diverted and departed from San Jose instead of San Francisco. This could’ve been executed more smoothly because after arriving in San Jose it seemed like nothing was being processed correctly as needed for the gate agents to do their jobs well and the flight to leave on time

I’m a first time mom and traveled with my 18mo old boy and it was not a great experience with the flight attendants. They were not friendly or helpful at all. It’s hard enough traveling with a toddler and have people be rude and unkind does not help.

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Plane was late because of a mechanical malfunction and the food listed as available was not. Flight attendants seem over worked and under paid. They just done seem happy. And that can be seen in their faces.

Everything went well with the flight. But one of the flight attendants had on inappropriate pants. She had on an old worn out pair of sweat pants. The back seam was unrivaled and should not have been worn for work. If I had not seen her in the airport with the standard type of luggage, I certainly would not have thought she was working for Delta. Not a good look at all for representation.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

The plane was one hour late cause they were doing some reparations with us on the plane no mention I was in the first seat and the door was open the entire time with 8 degrees! The plane was totally dirty no mention old ! The staff was nice but no put together, the attention to details and passenger experience is missing and i always travel first !!! Is better the lounge than the plane! KLM/air France every details is taken care maybe you need a creative creator or experience client need asap was terrible and not memorable for the price that I payed very dissatisfied

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

Plane was turned around due to fog half way into the flight, Delta did not properly direct passengers to stay on same flight and instead failed to properly rebook on Alaska

Aircraft very cramped. Check-in was great with an agent helping us. Food was almost non-existent. Pre-flight went well once I got the app reloaded on my phone since we don’t fly much anymore.

My only real complaint was how much turbulence there was-and that probably can't be avoided. I felt really sick getting off the plane. But boarding was super easy, the flight attendants were friendly, the bathroom was clean. Everything else about the flight was perfectly fine. Thanks!

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

the head jack on my seat didn't work and the power outlet didn't work for my seat

Left 2 hours later for delayed I had to take care a kid with special need since people don’t want to move to accommodate the rest of the family. . It wasn’t bad but that made me upset that people can be that selfish.

For a 22 minute flight all you expect is for it to be safe and comfortable

Flight was on time. Staff were friendly. I paid for Economy Plus but was required to check my standard carry-on luggage due to lack of space on the aircraft. This cost me 30 minutes, unexpectedly, in waiting at the baggage claim. This experience did not meet my expectations.

Wouldn’t let me check in said couldn’t find a ticket had to wait very long Time

Airline did not explain reasons why flight was delayed two hours. Explanations were badly needed and rarely provided. Problem seemed to clearly be the airline’s fault and not the fault of the weather or airport.

Kayak does not know that spirit airlines charged me $70 to fly. But the bag check-in was $89 each way. This is false advertising to lure people. Spirit airlines sends bunch of emails after flight purchases to buy wifi, better seats, priority boarding, secure reserved seats. This is false advertising. Up front pricing. I would of flown jet blue or Alaska airlines.

One hour late taking off. Concerning, very hard landing. Uncomfortable seats with no recline. Extremely slow baggage claim. Very professional, knowledgeable flight attendants. Brand new, very clean plane.

Can’t say there was anything I particularly liked. Seats were very tight, leather wrapped plastic. I followed up a much longer and cheaper trip from Honolulu on southwest, everything was phenomenal, this flight was the exact opposite. Blows my mind they charge for water of all things. One of the attendants seemed very rude, I watched a taller gentleman a couple rows forward with his knees pressed into the back of the seat ahead, while the woman in that seat leaned forward the entire flight, I’m sure because she could feel his knees. I’ll be avoiding spirit like the plague from here forward.

Didn’t make the connecting flight due to a delay on our first flight.

I felt scam to have to pay $50 additional for my carry on luggage which was free for my other airline.

Enjoyed the experience, on time flights, friendly staff the WiFi was intros d kept cutting out.

Awful experience. Both flights were delayed several times with weather but also crew members being the official cause. The vouchers are unusable and insufficient ($50 voucher to fly the same crappy airline is a joke for putting me on a red-eye that landed at 3:00 am). The aircrafts were old and uncomfortable (have a real pocket on the seat, for crying out loud!).

Its so random that they only allow 40 pounds on checked bags when all airlines take 55. They then charge you for each 10 extra pounds, so my checked suitcase was $130 and the flight $30 ... its like whattt, im for sure not traveling with Spirit again

It wasn’t as horrible as I would have expected, however, to not provide water and change so much for bags is a ripoff to say the least.

Sat on plane at gate for an hour and 45 minutes and the information being provided was not frequent enough and at times not truthful (waiting for paperwork about a part that had already been replaced...then watched maintenance guy bring part on board, install and leave, then told part was just installed...doesn't inspire confidence

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Oakland to Cleveland found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/18Sat
1 stopSpirit Airlines
8h 44mOAK-CLE
$88
6/2Sun
1 stopSun Country Air
8h 23mOAK-CLE
$103
5/6Mon
1 stopSpirit Airlines
8h 29mOAK-CLE
$107
5/30Thu
2 stops
20h 00mOAK-CLE
$108
5/23Thu
1 stopSpirit Airlines
9h 27mOAK-CLE
$124
5/31Fri
2 stops
21h 03mOAK-CLE
$127
8/17Sat
1 stopDelta
7h 18mOAK-CLE
$144
8/30Fri
1 stopDelta
7h 18mOAK-CLE
$179
4/30Tue
1 stopAlaska Airlines
8h 30mOAK-CLE
$279
4/30Tue
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
12h 47mOAK-CLE
$284

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Last minute flights from Oakland to Cleveland

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Oakland to Cleveland that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/20Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
8h 30mOAK-CLE
4/22Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
18h 54mCLE-OAK
$1,180
4/20Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
8h 30mOAK-CLE
4/22Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
15h 40mCLE-OAK
$1,185
4/20Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
12h 29mOAK-CLE
4/22Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
15h 40mCLE-OAK
$1,260

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Oakland - Cleveland Flights

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Oakland (OAK)United States

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Cleveland (CLE)United States

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