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There are six parking garages at CLE available for long-term parking. They include the CLE Smart Parking Garage, Blue Lot, Brown Lot, Orange Lot, Red Lot, and Curbside Valet. Of the six, the Brown Parking Lot is the cheapest. Although it is also the furthest from the airport's terminal complex, if you park at this lot, you need not worry about struggling to reach the terminal complex, as free shuttles connect these two points.

At CLE, there are various restaurants you can get served quality snacks and drinks. They include Sammy's Beach Bar & Grill near Gate A1, Quaker Steak & Lube near Gate B5, Great Lakes Brewing Company adjacent to Gate C14, and Vino Volo a short distance from Gate B2.

Suppose you want to leave some luggage at SFO before proceeding with your journey. In that case, you'll be able to do so, as the Airport Travel Agency, situated in the Main Hall of the International Terminal, offers luggage storage services. This agency is usually open from 6 am to 11 pm.

If you'd like to shower at SFO, you can find showers at Freshen' Up, situated on Level G of the Main Hall of the International Terminal. At this location, you'll enjoy access to a shower, shampoo, towel, soap, and lotion. A hairdryer is also available upon request.

Among airlines operating Cleveland to San Francisco flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Cleveland and San Francisco.

Flights from Cleveland to San Francisco usually depart from Cleveland Hopkins Intl (CLE) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Cleveland to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $322 round-trip via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA), compared to $424 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-stop flights from Cleveland to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 12% of one-stop connections

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the Cleveland to San Francisco route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $389 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $494, a difference of $105. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Cleveland to San Francisco flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cleveland to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 12:25 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:22 pm and lands at 12:47 am.

The flight takes about 5h 25m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 30% above the route average of $407. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Cleveland to San Francisco takes 5h 25m, covering 2,155 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $300 to $2,200. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cleveland to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $182, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 34m, compared with 6h 54m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 7h 07m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

San Francisco is 3 hours behind Cleveland (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Round-trip flights from Cleveland to San Francisco range from $342 to $509, with an average of $407 over the past 12 months. Anything below $342 counts as a good deal.