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Cheapest round-trip
$208
Typical prices: $366-$139
Frontier
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PHL - CLE • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$455
Typical prices: $469-$93
American Airlines
dc. 7/8ds. 7/11
PHL - CLE • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Cleveland (PHL-CLE)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Philadelphia 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Philadelphia to Cleveland

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Philadelphia to Cleveland flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Cleveland?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Philadelphia to Cleveland departing in September.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Cleveland clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Philadelphia to Cleveland, look for departures on Sundays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Cleveland, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Cleveland?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Cleveland is July, where tickets cost $214 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $529 and $513 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Philadelphia to Cleveland?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $529 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Cleveland?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Cleveland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Philadelphia to Cleveland, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 48% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines and PHL

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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Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Frontier

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on CLE

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$99
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 29% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 34% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Philadelphia to Cleveland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Cleveland

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

    When flying from Philadelphia to Cleveland, you have many flight options you can choose from. Along this route, you can find both nonstop and connecting flight services. Frontier Airlines and American Airlines are the two major airlines offering one-stop flight services along this route. It is advisable for passengers flying through this route to book connecting flights rather than nonstop flights as they are more affordable. Delta and United Airlines offer connecting flight options between Philadelphia and Cleveland, usually with layovers at DTW, ORD, EWR, and CLT.

  • Are there onsite hotels at CLE?

    Passengers flying in late at CLE can make reservations at one of the many top-rated hotels near the airport to avoid the late-night fuss. Hilton Garden Cleveland Airport Hotel, located 1.3 miles from the airport, is one of the hotels you should consider. It is conveniently accessible and offers services like complimentary airport shuttle transfers. Alternatively, you can opt for Sheraton Cleveland Airport Hotel and Holiday Inn Express Cleveland Airport Brook Park.

  • Can I spend the night at CLE?

    There are some comparatively pleasant sleeping areas, and the employees and security are accommodating and friendly to overnight passengers. Leather booths nearby may be an alternative sleeping area. However, bring earplugs or noise-canceling headphones as music from the P. A system is one of the sleep disruptors, and if you plan to sleep on the floor, think about bringing a travel mat or sleeping bag.

  • Can I have access to pet relief amenities at PHL?

    There are indoor "Pet Ports," one within each terminal at PHL. Outside the baggage claim areas are additional pet relief zones that your pet can utilize. The areas are equipped with sinks, fire hydrants, and disposable waste bags so you don’t have to carry something to clean after your pet.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to Cleveland?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Philadelphia to Cleveland was $99 for a one-way ticket and $208 for a round-trip.

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

    No

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Philadelphia to Cleveland?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Philadelphia to Cleveland flight route.

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

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Philadelphia to Cleveland flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Philadelphia to Cleveland?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Philadelphia and Cleveland.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Philadelphia to Cleveland?

    There are nonstop flights from Philadelphia to Cleveland on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Philadelphia to Cleveland, Southwest or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Philadelphia to Cleveland are Southwest and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $348 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $469 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Cleveland.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cleveland from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia with another airline. Booking your flights between Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Philadelphia to Cleveland

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $297 or less one-way and $502 or less round-trip.
  • If you are flying out from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), ensure that you arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before your scheduled flight departure time. This way, you will have enough time to park your car, check in, go through security checkpoints, explore the airport amenities, and arrive at your departure gate on time.
  • The quickest way to get to PHL if you are at the risk of missing your flight is through a taxi which takes approximately 14 minutes to cover the 10 miles distance from the city center to PHL. Alternatively, you can self-drive to the airport taking approximately the same amount of time; however, you have to account for parking time which is about 10 minutes.
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), the primary international airport in Cleveland, is located approximately 9 miles from the city center. CLE is the hub of Frontier Airlines.
  • The USO lounge located in carousel 1 on the Baggage claim area at CLE is open to all the active US military members and their dependents flying through the airport. CLE offers exceptional services to passengers, including kids’ play areas, books, TV, drinks, snacks, and faster internet connectivity.
  • PHL features a business center at Terminal A/B walkway that corporate travelers can utilize when flying out through the airport and needing to catch up on unfinished work. The UPS store features a notary, photocopying, faxing, and other business amenities that you might want to use while at the airport.

Prefer to fly direct from Philadelphia to Cleveland?

 
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Wednesday

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Philadelphia to Cleveland

 
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there were two flight attendants that were up front...that were the best! They get KUDOs for making my trip only fantastic. Tell them Jeff said that!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
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there were two flight attendants that were up front...that were the best! They get KUDOs for making my trip only fantastic. Tell them Jeff said that!

OKay. I sat in the back of the plane and it was really loud between babies and little kids, and adults who.like to talk a lot and loudly most of the flight.

Flight coming out of Buffalo was delayed, so we had to be rescheduled on another flight from Baltimore to Phoenix which means we had a long layover and got home 3.5 hours late. Shuttle to parking stopped at 10pm, so we had to pay for an Uber to the parking lot and got charged an extra day of parking since it was after midnight. Not the best experience. Long day!

Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

I don't know why flying out of Sarasota requires two plane changes.

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

The flight was smooth. The Southwest experience has degraded overall, but this one was okay.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

One major problem that was very unprofessional and uncalled for. Plane landed and we had to wait 20 minutes to get off the plane since they were waiting for someone to come to the gate to drive the jetway. Southwest couldn't have someone available and waiting for the plane to land? Is there only one person in Hobby airport who knows to drive the jetway? Was he at lunch? In the bar? Uncomfortable and uncalled for!

The checking experience in Orlando was terrible, almost missed the flight. Too many travelers and Southwest completely understaffed.

Fine. Nothing to write home about. The plane left on time, and arrived on time.

Flight left early and arrived 30 MINUTES early at the destination. Smooth trip.

The seat was comfortable, the attendants were very nice and WiFi made my life so much easier with work. Kudos!

Flight was 3 hours delayed. They gave our plan to two other routes. Need to knock that off.

The flight was on time and the landing was very smooth. The crew and flight attendants were all very friendly and professional.

Plane was super cold. No entertainment unless you were with mileage program Getting off the plane was super slow

I appreciate that I finally got the seat I paid extra for this time. Thank you

Half of the TSA checkpoints at PHL are closed. Also, there is no standby for first class passengers. You can only standby for coach. Very dated policy and inconsistent with peers.

After changing the departure gate 5 times making us mo e from one side of the airport to the other and then back the flight was delayed nearly 2 hours. The male flight attendant had a bad attitude with the guest being condescending, disrespectful with people who were already on edge.

It would have been nice if American tried to care.

There weren't enough employees at check in took awhile to get bags checked. There wasn't a wheel chair for me, I was sent to someone who turns out to work for a different airline, if My flight hadn't been delayed I probably would have missed my flight as it was, by the time I arrived at my gate, they started boarding in about 15 minutes. I don't know who took me to my gate, definitely was not the normal people who take passengers to the gate. I'm guessing she may have been in a management position. I wish I knew her name, she went beyond to help me. With that said everyone was kind, and were doing the best they could. So, I choose to say it was an Adventure, stressful start, but good. In the end went well. The situation was not only difficult for passengers but the employee's.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

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