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Cheap flight deals from Cleveland to San Diego (CLE-SAN)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Cleveland to San Diego 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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4:32 pm - 7:04 amCLE-SAN
17h 32m1 stop
2:39 pm - 11:10 amSAN-CLE
17h 31m1 stop
$99Frontier
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Sat, May 18 - Tue, May 21
6:00 am - 3:23 pmCLE-SAN
12h 23m1 stop
10:11 am - 12:06 amSAN-CLE
10h 55m1 stop
$125Frontier
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Wed, May 15 - Sat, May 18
9:28 am - 7:34 amCLE-SAN
25h 06m1 stop
10:26 am - 11:10 amSAN-CLE
21h 44m1 stop
$126Frontier
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Tue, May 14 - Tue, May 21
12:10 pm - 7:14 amCLE-SAN
22h 04m1 stop
10:11 am - 11:07 amSAN-CLE
21h 56m1 stop
$133Frontier
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Fri, May 17 - Mon, May 20
6:34 pm - 9:14 amCLE-SAN
17h 40m3 stops
9:12 pm - 10:58 pmSAN-CLE
22h 46m3 stops
$275Spirit Airlines
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Fri, May 17 - Tue, May 21
5:26 am - 11:48 pmCLE-SAN
21h 22m3 stops
8:41 am - 12:31 pmSAN-CLE
24h 50m2 stops
$285Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 7 - Tue, May 14
5:30 pm - 9:35 pmCLE-SAN
7h 05m1 stop
3:01 pm - 11:49 pmSAN-CLE
5h 48m1 stop
$378Delta
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Thu, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 12
8:53 am - 12:58 pmCLE-SAN
7h 05m1 stop
10:10 pm - 10:44 amSAN-CLE
9h 34m1 stop
$419American Airlines
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Wed, Aug 7 - Sun, Aug 11
7:25 pm - 11:39 pmCLE-SAN
7h 14m1 stop
2:57 pm - 11:49 pmSAN-CLE
5h 52m1 stop
$442Delta
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Sun, Oct 20 - Thu, Oct 24
6:00 am - 5:36 pmCLE-SAN
14h 36m2 stops
9:11 am - 11:59 pmSAN-CLE
11h 48m2 stops
$491United Airlines
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Sat, May 18 - Tue, May 21

Flights from Cleveland to San Diego - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cleveland to San Diego 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 Cleveland to San Diego?

The average price of all flights from Cleveland to San Diego clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Cleveland to San Diego, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Cleveland, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cleveland to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Cleveland to San Diego, 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 Cleveland to San Diego is August, where tickets cost $304 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of tickets is $513 and $464 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Cleveland to San Diego, 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 Cleveland to San Diego, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 75 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cleveland to San Diego?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Frontier ($56) and Sun Country Air ($89). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Frontier ($99) and Spirit Airlines ($275).

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June

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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cleveland to San Diego 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 Cleveland to San Diego

  • How do I get from the San Diego International Airport to downtown San Diego?

    Accessible by both private and public transportation, San Diego International Airport is situated less than 2.5 miles northwest of the city of San Diego. Taking the bus line 992, which takes less than 20 minutes, is the cheapest method to get from the airport to downtown San Diego. The bus departs from Lindbergh Field and terminal 1 station and stops at Broadway and State Station.

  • What accessibility services does Cleveland Hopkins International Airport provide?

    Cleveland Hopkins International Airport provides passengers with limited mobility with taxicab services that are equipped with ADA lift mechanisms for easy curbside loading. There are wheelchair-accessible restrooms throughout the terminals in the airport and passengers who require assistance can use family restrooms. In addition, the airport provides reserved parking spots for passengers with disabilities.

  • What parking options does Cleveland Hopkins International Airport provide?

    Cleveland Hopkins International Airport provides multiple parking options including smart parking, short-term parking, long-term parking, and valet parking. The accepted mode of payment for parking at the airport is with credit card. The airport also provides Smarte Cartes on levels 1 and 3 lobbies and emergency vehicle assistance on request.

  • Can I use public transportation to get to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport?

    The Cleveland Regional Transit Authority allows convenient access to the airport from downtown Cleveland. You can use the RTA’s Red Line train that serves the airport and leaves from the Tower City Station. The transit from the city to the airport takes approximately half an hour, with trains leaving the station to the airport every 15 minutes.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cleveland to San Diego?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cleveland to San Diego was $56 for a one-way ticket and $99 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Cleveland to San Diego.

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

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cleveland to San Diego?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cleveland to San Diego flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cleveland to San Diego?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to San Diego from Cleveland?

    Chicago is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Cleveland to San Diego.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cleveland to San Diego, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cleveland to San Diego are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $476 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $484 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Cleveland to San Diego.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from Cleveland 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 Cleveland to San Diego?

    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 San Diego with an airline and back to Cleveland with another airline. Booking your flights between Cleveland and SAN 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 Cleveland to San Diego?

    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 San Diego from Cleveland 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 CLE to San Diego

  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) advises passengers to arrive at the airport at least 90 minutes before their scheduled time of departure to allow for enough time for TSA screening and luggage to be transported to the flight. Make sure to reserve enough time to grab a coffee or snack before you fly!
  • Nursing parents departing from the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport are able to breastfeed or pump in a safe and private space in the parents’ room provided by the airport. Each of the separate rooms in the nursing station features electric outlets, a sink, changing table, and comfortable seating.
  • If you have an early flight from the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, consider booking a stay at the Sheraton Cleveland Airport Hotel. This hotel is located on airport grounds and provides free airport shuttle services, which will ensure you get to your flight on time and without stress.
  • Whether you need to work or relax upon touching down at San Diego Airport (SAN), head to one of the lounges available on the airport premises for a great airport experience. All lounges at the airport are located in terminal 2, with 3 being located inside security, while a single lounge is located outside security.
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport has 2 pet relief stations, one of which is located on the main concourse, while the other is located outdoors between the entrance to the terminal and the parking garage. While in the terminal, all pets should be in approved carriers, but working and service animals are allowed to move freely in the terminal.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Cleveland to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cleveland to San Diego. 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.
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DeltaOverall score based on 11004 reviews
8.0entertainment
7.9comfort
8.2boarding
8.6crew
7.5food
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There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

6.0 GoodEliza, Apr 2024SAN - LAX
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There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

Great experience overall. Check in at Austin was congested as they only have about 6 check in kiosks, one was broken, and there was a lot of Spring Break travelers.

Bag drop off was slow and annoying. Only 2 agents at the entire delta desk, and no one directing traffic for what line to be in, many confused people slowed down the process. Boarding was fine. Seats in Delta comfort plus were fine. Snacks were great! Definitely a bonus. The entertainment system was awful — old, slow, not responsive, and completely unable to play games due to some kind of error. But on the other hand, thank you to Delta for the free WiFi. That made it better.

Everything was very good other than I had selected a specific seat when I booked the flight and they changed it once I checked-in the day before my flight. I was still in first class but lost my aisle seat for a window seat. Being tall, the aisle offers more comfort so I always select an aisle seat.

Flight diverted in SD. Later take off in Seattle by 1.3hrs

Crew was not friendly when I went to request a seat change.

Really impressive staff at airport and on plane, especially given how busy it was

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

This was a Lufthansa flight. Disappointing main meal. Very rough over Canada and arrival at FRA. IFE was almost unusable.

Too many fees (but that seems to apply to all airlines nowadays)

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

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

Over two hours wait to get wheelchair assistance from arrival to the departure gate for LA was unreasonable even though there appreared to be heavy demand.

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.

I was delighted that we were able to get on the 4:40 pm flight rather than our original booking at 6:55 pm!! Other than that, the flight was comfortable and landed early😊

The flight and crew were fine. The entertainment- the sound was so bad through the headphones I could barely understand it and it was a show I had seen before. The food might have been fine but having to have an account with united in order to access the app in order to pay for the food was rage inducing. I had entered my credit card info at home and logged in as guest but that wouldn’t allow the “wallet” tab to open in the app. And then the wifi was so bad that it took about 45 minutes to fully log in and get all the info working at which time I missed the food. You shouldn’t have to give your address, email and phone number in order to get a hamburger.

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

I can say I will not be taking this airline again any time soon. Seat were uncomfortable and too tight. Lack of chair screen and little overhead space.

Flight attendants used to be nice to people. And any flight over 5 hours should have some kind of food other than tiny pretzels and one drink comped.

Plane felt so crowded and tightly packed. The chair itself was not comfortable.

Considering the weather issues. It was great. Over all the 13 flights changes

They attended to my needs as I couldn't walk and they provided a wheelchair for me.q

They charged me 212.00 for a heavy check in bag at the gate. The pricing and process was so confusing - as if it was designed to purposefully gouge customers who need to board plane. That experience combined with the outrageous price charged will prevent me from ever flying Spirit again. And I’ll be sure to tell the story to anyone who cares to hear.

Early departure and arrival. Cabin very cold. Waited a while for luggage to come out

The text told me it was changed to Terminal E and Gate D5. But with no one on site to ask questions there was confusion on where to go as all the gates were E's. Then we took the skyline to the D area. We left to get something to eat. No announcement was made but my daughter happened to asked and they told her our gate was moved to D12. I will not fly Spirit again.

The agent at the check in desk was absolutely rude. The rest of the team after that was good, but the check in process at LAS was miserable. The woman at the desk spoke like we were stupid and was rude throughout the process.

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

So bad. The check in process was laborious and the check in agent didn't seem to know how to manage the process efficiently and was confused about how to check in my son's sports equipment. The baggage fees were outrageous and so expensive. $90 for a carry on bag? And $200 additional for 2 check ins. The security lines were insanely long and the terminal was not very nice in the Spirit area. $5 for a water on board. It was my first and last time flying Spirit - I tried to save $ by flying them due to the accommodating schedule but I should have paid for Southwest, because it would've actually ended up less expensive due to the free bags with Southwest. There were no charging ports on the airplane, no wifi and really uncomfortable seating. The flight crew were great though, courteous and efficient in their boarding. Flight was delayed 1 hour, but we made up 15 minutes in flight.

My experience was better than expected. What I did find not so great was the seats. Very little room, they did not recline and the tray table was the size of a post card. There was no food to try, just standard snacks that you had to pay for and I don’t know of any entertainment. I would fly again even though everything was an upcharge. Flight was on time with little disturbance

thy don't even ofer water we have to buy it for $4.49 and paid for our cary on bags $100 each we never will fly in this company again.

Super cool and laid back, three lovely ladies. Couldn’t ask for better service.

It was fine. Boarding was a little rude. On flight staff was great. The cost to purchase everything was a bit annoying but I get that's the business model.

They cancelled the flight then did nothing to help us rebook. It was awful - I won’t fly with them again

The truck that was refueling the plane drove away with the hose still connected to the plane and ripped part of the plane off with it

Flight delayed 3 times, resulting in late arrival, rental car place gave car away resulting in increased BS charges because I was late. Frontier blows.

The boarding time. I was in Section 1 the lady in charge just let people in section 3 without see us. Make a line , I have to step out and ask her. We were in the line and she just take my ticket and that’s it, so if I don’t ask her she could leave us at the end! We paid more for that privilege and. She doesn’t care….

See my previous comment which is mostly about our flight from Phoenix to SFO

The check in at the airport was awful. Told I need to pay for a bag. The item was taken at screening. I went back to get my $ back and they gave me a coupon with a QR code that doesn’t work. Worst costumer service ever!!!!!

4 hour delay because they used our aircraft to fly a different segment (per the captain)

Lost baggage on my connecting flight. 24 hours later, still no update on my bags.

I had to cancel within 1hour of the reservation an they put you through hell to . no live customer service desk. I'm handy caped and they make it almost impossible to cancel. They are steeling my money. You should not have that airline on your site. Contact me and I will give you all info. Of what the are doing to me just notable treatment they are set up like that to take people

absolutely horrific. delayed flights, overbooking. over charging. nightmare service beyond words. stay away.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Cleveland to San Diego found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/18Sat
1 stopFrontier
17h 32mCLE-SAN
$56
5/17Fri
1 stopFrontier
22h 04mCLE-SAN
$65
5/7Tue
1 stopFrontier
7h 34mCLE-SAN
$75
4/30Tue
1 stopFrontier
7h 34mCLE-SAN
$80
6/3Mon
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
17h 40mCLE-SAN
$135
5/7Tue
3 stopsSpirit Airlines
16h 33mCLE-SAN
$147
5/7Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
18h 07mCLE-SAN
$284
4/30Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
16h 52mCLE-SAN
$324
5/5Sun
1 stopDelta
21h 15mCLE-SAN
$357
6/2Sun
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
10h 09mCLE-SAN
$433

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Last minute flights from Cleveland to San Diego

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 Cleveland to San Diego that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/27Sat
multi-stopFrontier
12h 05mCLE-SAN
5/4Sat
multi-stopFrontier
6h 43mSAN-CLE
$209
4/28Sun
multi-stopFrontier
25h 44mCLE-SAN
5/11Sat
multi-stopFrontier
14h 18mSAN-CLE
$248
4/28Sun
multi-stopFrontier
14h 35mCLE-SAN
5/11Sat
multi-stopFrontier
14h 18mSAN-CLE
$253
4/27Sat
multi-stopFrontier
8h 37mCLE-SAN
4/29Mon
multi-stopFrontier
6h 30mSAN-CLE
$258
4/29Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
20h 22mCLE-SAN
5/3Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
16h 04mSAN-CLE
$330
4/29Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
40h 33mCLE-SAN
5/3Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
16h 04mSAN-CLE
$351
4/28Sun
multi-stop
28h 54mCLE-SAN
5/11Sat
multi-stop
32h 38mSAN-CLE
$354
4/26Fri
multi-stop
8h 55mCLE-SAN
4/29Mon
multi-stop
16h 39mSAN-CLE
$437
4/27Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 44mCLE-SAN
5/4Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 40mSAN-CLE
$871
4/26Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 31mCLE-SAN
4/28Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
11h 15mSAN-CLE
$876

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