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When flying from RDU to CLE, consider booking an airline with a layover city most preferable, as your airline determines the city you fly into. The most common single layovers by flights traveling the RDU-CLE route include Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) BY American Airlines, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) by Delta Air Lines, and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) by United Airlines.

When flying from Raleigh to Cleveland, you can fly an eco-friendly flight by airlines, including United Airlines and American Airlines. Flights traveling to Cleveland from Raleigh release roughly 915 lbs of carbon. However, United Airlines has reduced carbon emissions by 62%, while American Airlines has 52% fewer carbon-emitting flights. These airlines have fuel-efficient airplanes, use sustainable fuels, and engage in waste reduction.

If you are traveling with a pet from Raleigh to Cleveland, consider flying Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines, which allow small dogs and cats to travel in the cabin. The airlines have a pet and carrier weight limit of up to 20 lbs. However, consider booking American Airlines, which has a higher carrier dimension allowance of up to 19 x 13 x 9 inches. The airlines ensure the safety of your pet by securing the pet under the seat during the flight.

There are various transit options that you can use from CLE to the downtown region; however, the best public transport option is the train. The airport is linked to Tower City Station in the downtown area via Red Line rail service. The rail service departs from the Red Line rail station outside the baggage claim area every 15 minutes taking about 30 minutes to get to downtown Cleveland.

Among airlines operating Raleigh to Cleveland flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection

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

Only Frontier operates flights between Raleigh and Cleveland.

Flights from Raleigh to Cleveland usually depart from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) and arrive at Cleveland Hopkins Intl (CLE).

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

• Frontier: 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.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Raleigh to Cleveland:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $147 round-trip, compared to $273 via a layover through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $47–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Frontier and Spirit Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

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

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 9% of one-stop connections

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 32% on the Raleigh to Cleveland route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $150 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $218, a difference of $68. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Raleigh to Cleveland route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 58 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Raleigh to Cleveland flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night 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 Raleigh to Cleveland:

• Earliest: departs at 10:22 am and lands at 12:04 pm
• Latest: departs at 4:04 pm and lands at 5:46 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 42m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 2% above the route average of $173. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Raleigh to Cleveland takes 1h 42m, covering 416 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 $125 to $872. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Raleigh to Cleveland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $101, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 33m, compared with 3h 46m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 3h 51m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).

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 Raleigh to Cleveland range from $121 to $247, with an average of $173 over the past 12 months. Anything below $121 counts as a good deal.