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8:30 am - 1:03 pmCLE-SFO
7h 33m1 stop
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6:35 am - 4:21 pmSFO-CLE
6h 46m1 stop
$196Frontier
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Tue, May 13 - Wed, May 21
Frontier Logo
9:56 pm - 7:44 amCLE-SFO
12h 48m1 stop
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2:03 pm - 7:00 amSFO-CLE
13h 57m1 stop
$198Frontier
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Wed, May 14 - Sat, May 17
American Airlines Logo
5:38 pm - 12:22 amCLE-SFO
9h 44m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:24 am - 11:47 amSFO-CLE
8h 23m1 stop
$199American Airlines
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Wed, May 14 - Fri, May 16
Delta Logo
11:49 am - 5:47 pmCLE-SFO
8h 58m1 stop
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12:40 am - 12:49 pmSFO-CLE
9h 09m1 stop
$217Delta
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Fri, May 30 - Sun, Jun 1
Delta Logo
7:35 am - 12:12 pmCLE-SFO
7h 37m1 stop
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6:00 am - 3:15 pmSFO-CLE
6h 15m1 stop
$237Delta
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Tue, Aug 5 - Sat, Aug 23
American Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 8:55 pmCLE-SFO
9h 55m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:59 am - 11:00 amSFO-CLE
7h 01m1 stop
$244American Airlines
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Fri, May 30 - Sun, Jun 8
United Airlines Logo
5:40 pm - 7:54 pmCLE-SFO
5h 14mnonstop
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11:10 pm - 6:57 amSFO-CLE
4h 47mnonstop
$269United Airlines
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Thu, Jun 12 - Thu, Jun 19
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 10:05 amCLE-SFO
7h 05m1 stop
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7:15 am - 9:45 pmSFO-CLE
11h 30m2 stops
$343Southwest
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Wed, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 13
Southwest Logo
10:45 am - 5:10 pmCLE-SFO
9h 25m2 stops
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5:00 am - 3:30 pmSFO-CLE
7h 30m1 stop
$347Southwest
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Tue, Jun 17 - Sat, Jun 21
United Airlines Logo
5:40 pm - 7:54 pmCLE-SFO
5h 14mnonstop
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8:55 am - 4:38 pmSFO-CLE
4h 43mnonstop
$349United Airlines
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Thu, May 22 - Mon, May 26
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CLE

Arrive 90 minutes early at CLE for security. Lines are usually short, but during peak times, allow more time to ensure a smooth departure.

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Use BART for a cost-effective trip from SFO to downtown San Francisco. It's a convenient option to avoid rush hour traffic.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cleveland to San Francisco flights

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

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Planning a trip from Cleveland to San Francisco? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

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

For Cleveland to San Francisco, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from San Francisco back to Cleveland, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cleveland to San Francisco, 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 Francisco is August, where tickets cost $369 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $427 and $424 respectively.

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

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 $940 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cleveland to San Francisco, 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 Cleveland to San Francisco, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
High seasonJune
Cheapest flight$97
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Cleveland to San Francisco

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

  • Does CLE offer long-term parking garages?

    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.

  • Where can I grab a meal at CLE?

    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.

  • Can I leave my luggage at SFO?

    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.

  • Can I shower at SFO?

    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.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cleveland to San Francisco was $97 for a one-way ticket and $196 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    Cleveland and San Francisco are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Cleveland from Cleveland Hopkins Intl and will be arriving at San Francisco.

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

    Delta, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Cleveland to San Francisco flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cleveland to San Francisco flight route.

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

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Cleveland and San Francisco.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cleveland to San Francisco, Delta or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cleveland to San Francisco are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $327 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $422 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Francisco.

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

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

    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 Francisco with an airline and back to Cleveland with another airline. Booking your flights between Cleveland and SFO 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 Francisco?

    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 Francisco from Cleveland 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 Cleveland to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $273 or less one-way and $389 or less round-trip.
  • While waiting for your flight to San Francisco at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), consider relaxing at The Club CLE lounge. Located in the Main Terminal, near Concourse B Gates, this air-conditioned lounge features wide seats, various entertainment sources, clean washrooms, snacks, beverages, and hospitable staff.
  • If you're traveling with your baby, you can comfortably breastfeed at CLE, as this remarkable airport features a nursing room near Gate B1 in Concourse B. Given that it features a power outlet and a changing table.
  • In case you're flying to San Francisco with your pet, you can let your pet take a leak at CLE's pet relief area while waiting for your flight at the airport. It is situated outside the north end of the baggage claim area near Carousel 1.
  • Several car rental agencies are housed on the 1st floor and 4th floor of San Francisco International Airport's (SFO) Car Rental Center. These car rentals include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, National, and Thrifty. This being the case, if you want to rent a car once you land at this airport, you'll be able to do so with ease. To get to the airport's car rental center, you'll board the airport's AirTrain Blue Line.
  • If you sustain a slight injury or feel unwell, you can receive medical attention at the SFO Medical Clinic before leaving SFO. Located in the Main Hall of the International Terminal, this clinic boasts knowledgeable health professionals. Judging by its professionals' years of experience, it's safe to say that you can rely on being well cared for at this clinic.

Prefer to fly direct from Cleveland to San Francisco?

Find which airlines fly direct from Cleveland Hopkins Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cleveland Hopkins Intl to San Francisco

Monday

Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, +2 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Monday

Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, +2 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Cleveland to San Francisco

 
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4293 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.6Entertainment
7.1Food
8.6Crew
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It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025LGB - SMF
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It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

Everything was great except the food. The pretzels are really crappy.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a hell hole of an airport. It is the new LaGuardia. Everything Cobbled together. Security gates closed. Terri directional signage

I will be flying again Southwest Airlines. Friendly crew, comfortable and affordable.

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

Seats are much much more comfortable than United, which is what I usually fly

If I pay extra for "comfort+" I expect leg room where I can stretch my legs. I was seated with an attendant's seat blocking my feet. Knee space was fine but my feet had less room than the non-"comfort+" seats. Also, don't go cheap on food when you have flights of 3+ hours. It's insulting.

Only one side of the heafphone jack work. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Great. Flight departed early and arrived early. Deplaning and baggage claim ww were quick.

They separated our seats and moved us to the back of the plane. Hundreds of dollars and thousands of miles used and this was my platinum member experience.

AC barely worked on a 50 minute flight. It was very warm the whole flight. Flight was very bumpy and hard landing.

Got on the plane and then needed to deboard the plane because they didn’t have any pilots?

The flight was canceled two hours before departure, it took over five hours to rebook us on another flight.

Rough day of travel all the way around. Wrong info given to us multiple times and mistakes in their booking making our trip 10 hours longer than planned. I’m bummed because I fly Delta all the time and love them. Mistakes happen. Just bummed that this was a rare trip our whole family was traveling together.

I needed to make changes to my flights. When I called customer service, they assisted me with care professionalism.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

headphone jack didnt work for the first flight and not much variety

The agents was very rude and they charged me $50 for a carry-on bag saying that it was too big and then I saw someone going on a plane with the same size bag as me

For the most part united was a good experience, how ever when they came by with the snacks and water, they completely passed by my wife and I. As we were in separate rows. On a 5 hr flight we were not offered water

Fantastic crew. Flight was delayed at last minute but we were given updates every 20 minutes and the crew was so friendly and considerate. I miss the touch screens on the back of the seats, wish they would bring that back though.

Awful. Worst airline I have ever been on. Crew were among the rudest people I have ever dealt with. United staff members were rude and disrespectful. My flight was delayed, causing me to miss a connecting flight. I understand things happen, but when staff start lying about what actually happened, that is when I have an issue. Just be honest, really it isn’t that hard. I’m being very honest with this review and I don’t find this difficult what so ever. In fact, because of United Airlines, my Christmas holiday was off to a really rocky start. As someone who has traveled across the world, it has only been United that I have had a truly awful experience.

Good flight. On time. Boarding and seating was easy. Crew were really friendly, yet professional. Bathroom (by cockpit) was small but serviceable. Some the seats were showing some notable wear & tear, but were comfy. Very happy UA customer. TY! 🤛🏽💗

One bottle of water and a package of cookies for comfort plus. We had to literally beg a flight attendant for an extra bottle of water later in the flight due to feeling dehydrated.

Flight boarded from Gate 39 at OGG, the farthest gate in the terminal. There were no Hawaiian themed amenities for the flight. The first class service was mediocre at best; I received not special welcome or recognition as an executive platinum member of American Advantage program. The flight attendants were more concerned with their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as we disembarked. Fortunately, the flight arrived at LAX a few minutes early.

Bigger seats. Board back to front! Disembark front to back!

It was a code share with Alaska - would have been great if I actually made it on the plane, claimed I didn’t have a ticket or a seat even thought I was checked in.

Extraordinary service in business class, and very good breakfast and snacks. A really lovely flight.

This flight didn’t happen because AA agents didn’t let us board the flight

Plane was pretty clean, staff was friendly and helpful, flight left about on time arrived early. Took a long time to board and get off the plane - carry on items didn't have enough room so people had to move all around to find places.

The service and food needs to improve to catch up with other international flights

Would have been good to have a meal since it was a 5.5 hour flight

We boarded after several delays due to mechanical failure and a gate change. The seat cushion in the exit row was very compressed and offered no cushion, making the four-hour journey reasonably uncomfortable. The WiFi worked for a few people, but for most, it did not, and you cannot get entertainment unless you can connect—American Airlines flights do not have seatback screens, and you must use your mobile phone.

My costume jewelry was stolen out of my bag. Got to airport and my bag weighed 45 pounds- 5 pounds over cost me $100 Long lines in tier one. No entertainment No WiFi no free drinks or snacks

The seats were hard molded plastic covered in plastic vinyl. And the scam to charge people extra to sit together. Don’t they know we can just ask someone to trade seats. And watching the staff separate young children from parents… super classy. We had to guilt them into offering up our seats. This companies policies suck. Don’t give them your money.

I chose the seats when booked the flight and paid for them. However after checking in I found we were assigned different seats!

Everything went as planned. Crew was great. Seats were still not that comfortable.

No frills for sure. No gate announcements about flight delay, not even water to drink on the flight.

The plane was clean, the crew was friendly and helpful. It’s a low cost airline so there was no food, drinks or in flight entertainment but we didn’t expect any of these things. In the room for improvement department, they should install USB ports in seats to charge mobile devices.

I was surprised that all baggage, including carry on, were charged. Each additional bag went up in cost. Really disappointed in the additional costs.

Charges unexpected. For seat that didnt recline. Please reverse extra seat and carryon charge. Bad business that is a bait and switch.

I couldn’t check in because the app didn’t work. It took 3 Frontier employees at the counter to get me checked in. Flight left 3 hours after departure time

Stop changing gates at sfo. When you are elderly going back for it’s not fun.

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