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Cheapest round-trip
$147
Typical prices: $209-$386
Frontier
Sun 12/2Wed 12/5
EWR - CLE • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$199
Typical prices: $209-$387
United Airlines
Mon 12/3Fri 12/7
EWR - CLE • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Delta, United Airlines and others. Average duration is 1h 54m.
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Cheapest • 6% average savings
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Most punctual • 84% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 22 weeks in advance save around 40% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 22% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $270 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 45m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from New York to Cleveland (NYC-CLE)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from New York to Cleveland

Wed, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 8
Frontier Logo
10:24 pm - 12:55 amEWR  Newark-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
26h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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12:51 pm - 10:48 amCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-EWR Newark
21h 57m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$147Frontier
Sat, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 9
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6:00 am - 12:56 amEWR  Newark-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
18h 56m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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12:51 pm - 12:29 amCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-EWR Newark
11h 38m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$147Frontier
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
United Airlines Logo
6:59 pm - 8:47 pmEWR  Newark-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
1h 48mnonstop
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5:21 pm - 7:00 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-EWR Newark
1h 39mnonstop
$199United Airlines
Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3
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7:45 am - 9:33 amEWR  Newark-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
1h 48mnonstop
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5:45 am - 7:24 amCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-EWR Newark
1h 39mnonstop
$199United Airlines
Sat, Dec 12 - Mon, Dec 14
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9:35 am - 3:16 pmEWR  Newark-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
5h 41m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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7:50 pm - 11:23 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-EWR Newark
3h 33m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$219Delta
Mon, Nov 23 - Wed, Dec 2
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8:25 pm - 10:31 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
2h 06mnonstop
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7:05 am - 8:53 amCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
1h 48mnonstop
$254Delta
Mon, Nov 23 - Wed, Dec 2
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9:00 pm - 10:53 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
1h 53mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:44 amCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
1h 44mnonstop
$254JetBlue
Sun, Nov 22 - Thu, Dec 3
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9:00 pm - 10:53 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
1h 53mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:44 amCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
1h 44mnonstop
$254JetBlue
Mon, Nov 16 - Tue, Nov 17
American Airlines Logo
4:29 pm - 6:28 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
1h 59mnonstop
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5:06 am - 10:09 amCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$257American Airlines
Sat, Jan 16 - Tue, Jan 19
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9:55 am - 11:55 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
2h 00mnonstop
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5:35 pm - 7:30 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
1h 55mnonstop
$257American Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for New York to Cleveland flights

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

Round-trip flights from New York to Cleveland typically range from $209 to $386. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $147, on Frontier.

What is the cheapest New York to Cleveland flight route?

There's little price difference between New York to Cleveland routes. They average around $282 round-trip, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Cleveland?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Cleveland. It’s 7% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 20% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from New York to Cleveland?

•April is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Cleveland at $222 round-trip.
•December ($330) and June ($310) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 48% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from New York to Cleveland the cheapest?

Flights from New York to Cleveland are cheapest 22 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 40% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from New York to Cleveland

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

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines and JFK

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.

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Delta, United Airlines, Frontier and EWR

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.

Laura Ratliff

Laura Ratliff

Expert on LGA

Laura Ratliff is a New York-based writer and editor. She lives in downtown Brooklyn with her husband and their beloved dogs. Originally from Texas, she now considers New York City her home. She typically spends more than 200,000 miles on a plane each year and stays in plenty of hotels.

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 New York to Cleveland flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$82
Beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 34% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Newark Airport to Cleveland

When to book flights from New York to Cleveland

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Your New York to Cleveland flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from New York to Cleveland?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York to Cleveland:

    • Earliest: departs at 6:45 am and lands at 8:39 am
    • Latest: departs at 9:36 pm and lands at 11:30 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 54m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from New York to Cleveland?

    Four cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Cleveland:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

    Prices vary by airline.

  • How long is a flight from New York to Cleveland?

    A nonstop flight from New York to Cleveland takes 1h 54m, covering 411 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from New York 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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a New York to Cleveland flight?

    Round-trip flights from New York to Cleveland range from $209 to $386, with an average of $284 over the past 12 months. Anything below $209 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute New York to Cleveland flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 26% above the $284 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from New York to Cleveland?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $270 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $284 for nonstop.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from New York to Cleveland?

    American Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on New York to Cleveland flights are:

    • American Airlines: 84% on time
    • Delta: 82% on time
    • United Airlines: 82% on time

    Overall, flights on this route are punctual 82% of the time on average.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from New York to Cleveland?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • How are flight departures from New York to Cleveland spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on New York to Cleveland flights, with 37% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 32%, evening flights for 26%, and night flights for 5%.

  • Have flight prices from New York 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 $147 to $1,301. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on New York to Cleveland flights?

    Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New York to Cleveland flights:

    • American Airlines
    • Delta
    • JetBlue

    Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

  • How are flight prices from New York to Cleveland looking right now?

    One-way fares from New York to Cleveland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $113, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

  • 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 averaging $71 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Hertz
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Dollar
    • Thrifty

  • Which airports can I use when flying from New York to Cleveland?

    Flights from New York to Cleveland may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Cleveland Hopkins Intl (CLE).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from New York to Cleveland?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from New York to Cleveland?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New York to Cleveland route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 21m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from New York to Cleveland pass through?

    One-stop flights from New York to Cleveland most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 46% of one-stop connections
    • Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 12% of one-stop connections
    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 12% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 12% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New York to Cleveland?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from New York to Cleveland. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $265 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $342, a difference of $77.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What airlines fly from New York to Cleveland?

    4 airlines operate flights between New York and Cleveland. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • Delta
    • United Airlines
    • American Airlines
    • JetBlue

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from New York to Cleveland?

    Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 45m, compared with 3h 49m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 4h 58m via Boston Logan Intl (BOS).

  • 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.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on New York to Cleveland flights?

    Among airlines operating New York to Cleveland flights:

    • American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on New York to Cleveland flights?

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

    • American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

  • Are there ATMs at the NYC airports?

    You can withdraw money from the ATMs at the NYC airports. At JFK, there is an ATM near the food court and by both the arrivals and departure levels. If you're flying out of LaGuardia, there are ATMs close to the food court and baggage claim. You'll find ATMs at the Newark Airport which are in the departure and arrival halls.

  • What services and amenities are offered at the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport?

    At the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, you can enjoy a variety of amenities such as a day spa and an interfaith center where you can pray or meditate. Throughout the airport, there are a few art galleries including a youth gallery, an employee art gallery, and a public art gallery.

  • What is the difference between the NYC airports?

    John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is the largest and most used airport in New York City. It is ideal for residents of Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Queens. LaGuardia Airport is slightly larger than JFK. It is centrally located and a good airport for travelers coming from Queens or White Plains. The Newark Airport is perfect for passengers traveling from East Orange, Newark, and Jersey City.

  • Where is the rental car center at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)?

    The car rental center is on Maplewood Avenue and is less than 5min from the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. You can, however, catch a shuttle from the airport to the rental car center. It picks up passengers outside of baggage claim in the ground transportation area. In Cleveland, you can rent a car from several agencies including Hertz, Alamo, Avis, and Enterprise.

Your guide to booking New York to Cleveland flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $265, about $77 less than Sunday fares (23% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 22 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 40% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your New York to Cleveland trip for April. Fares historically average $222 round-trip in that month - typically $108 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with American Airlines. Over the past three months, 84% of American Airlines flights from New York to Cleveland arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 82%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 2h 21m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $270 round-trip on this route - about $13 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
  • The Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is about a 15min drive downtown, depending on traffic. There is a regional train that goes from the airport to many areas of the city including downtown. The train ride will take about 30min.
  • New York City (NYC) has three major airports that you can fly from to Cleveland. This includes the John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), the LaGuardia Airport (LGA), and the Newark Airport (EWR) which is just across the river in New Jersey.
  • There is an information desk and welcome center at the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport in the main terminal. The information desk is there to answer any questions that you might have about the airport and airlines. At the welcome center, you can gather information about transportation, hotels, restaurants, and local attractions.
  • The Cleveland Hopkins International Airport services all of Cleveland and Northeast cities such as Akron, Sandusky, and Lorain/Elyria. It is about a 30min to a 1h drive from these cities.
  • If you have an early flight leaving out of New York's JFK Airport, there is a TWA Hotel on the airport grounds. Staying here will make it easy for you to catch your flight in the morning. This hotel is within walking distance of the terminal and has several amenities such as a rooftop pool, rolling rink, and fitness room.

Prefer to fly direct from New York to Cleveland?

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

Direct departures

New York to Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

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Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

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Direct returns

Cleveland Hopkins Intl to New York

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

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