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Cheapest round-trip
$117
Typical prices: $253-$406
Southwest
Sat 9/8Sun 9/9
STL - CLE • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$117
Typical prices: $277-$473
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Sun 12/2Sun 12/9
STL - CLE • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 1h 32m
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Cheapest • 24% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $156 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 48m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from St. Louis to Cleveland (STL-CLE)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from St. Louis to Cleveland

Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 9
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7:25 pm - 10:00 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
1h 35mnonstop
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7:30 pm - 8:05 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
1h 35mnonstop
$117Southwest
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
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10:40 am - 1:10 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
1h 30mnonstop
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7:25 pm - 8:00 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
1h 35mnonstop
$117Southwest
Mon, Oct 12 - Wed, Oct 14
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7:55 pm - 10:25 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
1h 30mnonstop
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3:40 pm - 4:15 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
1h 35mnonstop
$117Southwest
Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12
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4:30 pm - 12:24 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
6h 54m1 stop Orlando
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7:00 am - 5:40 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
11h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$118Frontier
Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 10
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2:29 pm - 8:52 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
5h 23m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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1:20 pm - 11:13 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
10h 53m1 stop Orlando
$118Frontier
Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20
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2:29 pm - 8:52 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
5h 23m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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3:45 pm - 1:10 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
22h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$121Frontier
Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 10
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5:00 am - 12:34 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
6h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:11 pm - 8:44 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
4h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$159American Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Sat, Sep 26
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6:54 pm - 12:39 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
4h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:30 am - 9:29 amCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
3h 59m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$181Delta
Tue, Nov 24 - Sun, Nov 29
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8:30 am - 1:13 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
3h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:00 am - 10:32 amCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$391United Airlines
Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12
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11:35 am - 11:59 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
11h 24m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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6:06 pm - 10:59 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$546United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for St. Louis to Cleveland flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from St. Louis to Cleveland?

Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Cleveland start at $117. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $253 to $406. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $117 on Southwest.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from St. Louis to Cleveland?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from St. Louis to Cleveland, it is 26% cheaper than the average day. Tuesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 26% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Cleveland?

  • August is the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Cleveland at $252 round-trip.
  • April ($529) and June ($408) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 109% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from St. Louis to Cleveland

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on STL

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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.

Key details for St. Louis to Cleveland flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

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Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 17% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 24% lower on average.
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When to book flights from St. Louis to Cleveland

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Your St. Louis to Cleveland flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on St. Louis to Cleveland flights?

    Among airlines operating St. Louis to Cleveland flights:

    • Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

  • What airlines are available from St. Louis to Cleveland?

    Only Southwest operates flights between St. Louis and Cleveland.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from St. Louis to Cleveland?

    Flights from St. Louis to Cleveland usually depart from Lambert-St Louis (STL) and arrive at Cleveland Hopkins Intl (CLE).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on St. Louis to Cleveland flights?

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

    • Southwest: 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.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from St. Louis to Cleveland?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from St. Louis to Cleveland.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from St. Louis to Cleveland?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $156 round-trip via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), compared to $368 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from St. Louis to Cleveland?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from St. Louis to Cleveland?

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

  • Which airports do connecting flights from St. Louis to Cleveland pass through?

    One-stop flights from St. Louis to Cleveland most commonly connect through:

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 38% of one-stop connections
    • Orlando (MCO) - 25% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 15% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 15% of one-stop connections

    Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from St. Louis to Cleveland?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 42% on the St. Louis to Cleveland route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $247 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $419, a difference of $172. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How are flight departures from St. Louis to Cleveland spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on St. Louis to Cleveland flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Cleveland?

    Some of the most popular sights in Cleveland are Progressive Field, Huntington Bank Field and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. These are among the most viewed places in Cleveland on KAYAK.

  • How long is a flight from St. Louis to Cleveland?

    A nonstop flight from St. Louis to Cleveland takes 1h 32m, covering 486 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from St. Louis to Cleveland?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from St. Louis to Cleveland:

    • Earliest: departs at 10:15 am and lands at 11:47 am
    • Latest: departs at 8:40 pm and lands at 10:12 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 32m.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from St. Louis to Cleveland?

    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.

  • Have flight prices from St. Louis to Cleveland changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $117 to $862. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from St. Louis to Cleveland looking right now?

    One-way fares from St. Louis to Cleveland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $74, which is 65% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from St. Louis to Cleveland?

    Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 48m, compared with 3h 48m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 4h 24m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

  • What is the time difference between St. Louis and Cleveland?

    Cleveland is 1 hour ahead of St. Louis (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Cleveland Hopkins Intl Airport (CLE)?

    Cleveland Hopkins Intl Airport (CLE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Hertz
    · Budget
    · Alamo
    · Dollar
    · Thrifty

  • How much should I expect to pay for a St. Louis to Cleveland flight?

    Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Cleveland range from $253 to $406, with an average of $332 over the past 12 months. Anything below $253 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking St. Louis to Cleveland flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Tuesday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $247 - about $172 less than Tuesday (41% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your St. Louis to Cleveland trip for August. Fares historically average $252 round-trip in that month - typically $277 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $156 round-trip on this route - about $211 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cleveland Hopkins Intl Airport.
    - Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland Airport
    - Extended Stay America Select Suites - Cleveland - Airport

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