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When flying from Philadelphia to Cleveland, you have many flight options you can choose from. Along this route, you can find both nonstop and connecting flight services. Frontier Airlines and American Airlines are the two major airlines offering one-stop flight services along this route. It is advisable for passengers flying through this route to book connecting flights rather than nonstop flights as they are more affordable. Delta and United Airlines offer connecting flight options between Philadelphia and Cleveland, usually with layovers at DTW, ORD, EWR, and CLT.

Passengers flying in late at CLE can make reservations at one of the many top-rated hotels near the airport to avoid the late-night fuss. Hilton Garden Cleveland Airport Hotel, located 1.3 miles from the airport, is one of the hotels you should consider. It is conveniently accessible and offers services like complimentary airport shuttle transfers. Alternatively, you can opt for Sheraton Cleveland Airport Hotel and Holiday Inn Express Cleveland Airport Brook Park.

There are some comparatively pleasant sleeping areas, and the employees and security are accommodating and friendly to overnight passengers. Leather booths nearby may be an alternative sleeping area. However, bring earplugs or noise-canceling headphones as music from the P. A system is one of the sleep disruptors, and if you plan to sleep on the floor, think about bringing a travel mat or sleeping bag.

There are indoor "Pet Ports," one within each terminal at PHL. Outside the baggage claim areas are additional pet relief zones that your pet can utilize. The areas are equipped with sinks, fire hydrants, and disposable waste bags so you don’t have to carry something to clean after your pet.

Among airlines operating Philadelphia to Cleveland flights:

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

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

Only American Airlines operates flights between Philadelphia and Cleveland.

Flights from Philadelphia to Cleveland usually depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and arrive at Cleveland Hopkins Intl (CLE).

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

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 Philadelphia to Cleveland:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $170 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $480 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer ERJ-145 variants.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 44% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Raleigh-Durham (RDU) - 12% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 49% on the Philadelphia to Cleveland route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $416 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $811, a difference of $395. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Philadelphia to Cleveland flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, night flights for 25%, and evening flights for 0%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:51 am and lands at 10:34 am
• Latest: departs at 10:10 pm and lands at 11:53 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 43m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 10% above the route average of $458. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Cleveland takes 1h 43m, covering 362 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 $108 to $978. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Philadelphia to Cleveland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $154, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 38m, compared with 3h 40m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 4h 44m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

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

Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Cleveland range from $244 to $563, with an average of $458 over the past 12 months. Anything below $244 counts as a good deal.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Philadelphia to Cleveland route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.