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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Cleveland (RDU-CLE)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Cleveland that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Raleigh to Cleveland

Sat, Jul 26 - Sat, Aug 2
Frontier Logo
11:31 am - 1:09 pmRDU-CLE
1h 38mnonstop
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9:05 am - 10:35 amCLE-RDU
1h 30mnonstop
$97Frontier
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Sat, Jul 26 - Sat, Aug 2
Frontier Logo
11:31 am - 1:09 pmRDU-CLE
1h 38mnonstop
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9:05 am - 10:35 amCLE-RDU
1h 30mnonstop
$98Frontier
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Fri, Jul 25 - Tue, Jul 29
Frontier Logo
11:31 am - 1:09 pmRDU-CLE
1h 38mnonstop
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4:20 pm - 5:56 pmCLE-RDU
1h 36mnonstop
$106Frontier
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Tue, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 12
Southwest Logo
6:10 pm - 10:10 pmRDU-CLE
4h 00m1 stop
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6:25 am - 12:40 pmCLE-RDU
6h 15m1 stop
$157Southwest
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Tue, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 12
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 11:00 amRDU-CLE
4h 55m1 stop
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6:25 am - 1:40 pmCLE-RDU
7h 15m2 stops
$162Southwest
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Mon, Jun 30 - Sat, Jul 5
American Airlines Logo
2:50 pm - 6:46 pmRDU-CLE
3h 56m1 stop
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8:10 am - 1:59 pmCLE-RDU
5h 49m1 stop
$237American Airlines
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Thu, Jul 31 - Mon, Aug 4
Delta Logo
8:15 pm - 12:52 amRDU-CLE
4h 37m1 stop
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6:08 pm - 12:20 amCLE-RDU
6h 12m1 stop
$239Delta
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Sat, Jul 26 - Sat, Aug 2
Delta Logo
12:37 pm - 5:03 pmRDU-CLE
4h 26m1 stop
Delta Logo
2:07 pm - 7:10 pmCLE-RDU
5h 03m1 stop
$241Delta
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Tue, Jul 1 - Tue, Jul 8
American Airlines Logo
8:53 am - 1:41 pmRDU-CLE
4h 48m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:02 amCLE-RDU
4h 02m1 stop
$243American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 1 - Sun, Jul 6
United Airlines Logo
9:23 am - 4:47 pmRDU-CLE
7h 24m1 stop
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6:05 am - 9:28 amCLE-RDU
3h 23m1 stop
$306United Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Raleigh to Cleveland

 
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RDU offers free Wi-Fi throughout the airport, lasting 48 hours per session, ensuring connectivity during unexpected delays.

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From CLE, take the RTA Red Line to downtown Cleveland in under 30 minutes. Trains depart every 15 minutes from the airport station.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Raleigh to Cleveland flights

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

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Planning a trip from Raleigh to Cleveland? 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 Raleigh to Cleveland?

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Raleigh to Cleveland, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Cleveland, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Cleveland?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Cleveland, 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 Raleigh to Cleveland is October, where tickets cost $128 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $507 and $365 respectively.

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

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $138, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Cleveland, 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 Raleigh to Cleveland, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$58
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 43% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 46% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Raleigh to Cleveland

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

  • Which layovers can I have flying from Raleigh to Cleveland?

    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.

  • Which airlines fly sustainably from Raleigh to Cleveland?

    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.

  • Can I fly with a pet in the cabin from Raleigh to Cleveland?

    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.

  • What is the best public transport option from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to downtown Cleveland?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Raleigh to Cleveland?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Cleveland was $58 for a one-way ticket and $97 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Raleigh to Cleveland flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Raleigh to Cleveland?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Raleigh to Cleveland flight route.

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

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Raleigh to Cleveland on on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to Cleveland are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $294 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 $388 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Raleigh to Cleveland.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cleveland from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Cleveland?

    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 Cleveland with an airline and back to Raleigh with another airline. Booking your flights between Raleigh and CLE 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 Raleigh to Cleveland?

    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 Cleveland from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Cleveland

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $60 or less one-way and $121 or less round-trip.
  • Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) functions as the primary airport for Raleigh, Durham, and the Research Triangle region in North Carolina. It serves as a focal point for Delta Air Lines, providing regular domestic and international connections to various global destinations, such as Cleveland.
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) serves as the primary airport for Greater Cleveland, as well as a significant hub for neighboring cities like Berea, Middleburg Heights, Brook Park, and North Olmsted.
  • Consider flying United Airlines from Raleigh to Cleveland’s CLE, as the airline has a lounge in CLE located in Concourse C between gates C14 and C-6. You can access the lounge by paying at the door with proof of a United Airlines ticket or using a United Club membership. Enjoy comfortable seating, business facilities, and complimentary meals and beverages at this lounge upon arrival at CLE.
  • If you are traveling as a family, consider flying Delta Air Lines, which has a designated family seating area that ensures you sit together. The airline also offers priority boarding services for families with children below two years old.
  • Consider flying Southwest Airlines from Raleigh to Cleveland, as the airline allows you to bring one piece of carry-on baggage weighing up to 50 lbs with dimensions not exceeding 10 x 16 x 24 inches. You can also have a personal item onboard.

Prefer to fly direct from Raleigh to Cleveland?

Find which airlines fly direct from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Cleveland Hopkins Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Raleigh-Durham to Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

Frontier

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Thursday

Frontier

Frontier

Friday

Frontier

Frontier

Saturday

Frontier

Frontier

Sunday

Frontier

Frontier

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Direct returns

Cleveland Hopkins Intl to Raleigh-Durham

Monday

Frontier

Frontier

Tuesday

Frontier

Frontier

Thursday

Frontier

Frontier

Friday

Frontier

Frontier

Saturday

Frontier

Frontier

Sunday

Frontier

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Top 5 airlines serving from Raleigh to Cleveland

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4286 reviews
7.1Food
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.6Entertainment
8.2Boarding
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Southwest is typically delayed, and it gets wearisome. It is no longer a discount airline and you get way less than you pay for when it comes to comfort and Ce.

6.0 GoodDavid, Jun 2025BWI - COS
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Southwest is typically delayed, and it gets wearisome. It is no longer a discount airline and you get way less than you pay for when it comes to comfort and Ce.

We sat on the plane on the tarmac for 4 hours.

I'm not a fan of Southwest's model. I don't like the herding style of boarding.

Flight crew and cabin crew were great. I had to rearrange flights because my original flight was 3hrs delayed for weather, the rub is the flight I moved to boarded on time then we sat at the gate for 2 hours because scheduling stole our first officer for another flight, TWICE. Then our actual FO was an hour delayed. To make it worse my original flight went from a 3 hour delay to departing 15min EARLY. Just poor scheduling operations all around.

Bring back peanuts Take our drink orders when were all seated, especially after you switch to assigned seating.

Staff was far less than helpful at all times. Departure and arrival times mean nothing to Southwest. Extremely disappointed, will never fly with them again, and I’ll be sure to share my experience with all.

It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

The price of the tickets isn't matching the flight experience. No matter how long the flight is, you're only getting pretzels. The flight attendants looked unkept and over it.

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

Great overall. There was a bit of turbulence so they could only serve water because too much turbulence for the carts. Was glad they prioritized safety though

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

Great service. Flight was delayed while we sat on the runway for a couple of hours. Weather related. Staff made is very bearable. The steward servicing the first class cabin was exceptional. Thank you! 💗

5 hours of delay that could've been much shorter if Delta had taken the 1 hour delay they imposed on the flight before boarding to run any of the plane checks required for flight to find the hydraulic issue that required nearly 3 hours to fix. $24 of meal credit buys a sandwich and a soft drink. Poor communication within the terminal about what gate we'd be re-boarding from and when we'd be re-boarding.

Amazing flight! I have never noticed the uniforms of the attendants before in twenty years of flying except today when one female had the most amazing dress on. It was beautifully designed and showed she was in charge. I never dreamed I would google who designed Delta uniforms . The ultimate compliment is when another woman admires your outfit. . I hope your designer puts it on the market

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

My flight was 6 pm 6/6. Every hour they delayed it again - air condition issues then no pilot then the crew had worked too many hours and cancelled the flight at 11 pm. Sent customers to NJ a 45 minutes uber ride to a hotel. Had to be back by 5 am for a 7 am flight and again no pilot etc with another three hours of delays.

The entertainment and wifi mostly didn't work on this flight.

Terrible entertainment system - kept freezing and audio kept cutting out. Snacks were mediocre at best for a 5 hour flight.

The check in and bag drop off for Sky Priority members is slow. The Clear security was also slow - a TSA issue.

it was so bad. I tried to board my flight from vancouver to saskatoon. And to my surprise they did not board me cause the flight was changed and no email was send to me. and on my boarding pass which i got from seattle says different flight. I did not knew anyone from Vancouver, air canada crew was rude, i asked for today flight but they were rude and i had early morning dental appointment in saskatoon. I was so much in pain and my whole day is wasted today. and i suffered alot. They did provide me hotel but they did not provide me any food. I am really really disappointed first time had so bad experience with air canada. I may think twice to book it again. If i can get any reply or any composition that would be great. Thanks

It was fine, definitely older planes with no charging or anything. There’s no entertainment set up on board, but it is nice that they allow you to access the in flight entertainment from your phone without having to pay for the Wi-Fi and they do offer free texting.

Boarding was mayhem. Late boarding by 15 minutes because of lack of staff (missing 1 flight attendant. We had to wait for an arrival of another plane before we could board). Flight was a little rough, but cannot blame on airlines.

Impressed with the service despite turbulence because of the weather. Both flights arrived before their scheduled times.

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

Great experience…left a bit behind schedule but made up fir that in the air and landed 10 minutes early 😁

I was supposed to be on business class at first class from Denver back to Miami due to weather changes. I missed my connection and it’s put on a flight to Fort Lauderdale. Instead of honoring my business class/1st class ticket, they put me in coach, but there were two first class seats open. I think it’s absolutely disgusting that I paid for first class $1300 ticket and they put me in economy and they had to open seats available and I have still not been refunded the difference. I ended up having to eat a snack box instead of the meal I was supposed to get and did not get home till 2 AM so I think that’s a little pathetic that I had to live off crackers for dinner And my poor dog ate some cheese and salami. Oh yes, apparently when they switched me to the new flight they forgot to mention I had a service dog

Excellent service despite turbulence during the flight. Flight attendants were remarkable!

I liked that the flight was nonstop from ORD to CIU for $200 round trip.

Smooth flight, especially take off and landing, and great crew on board. Really loved the stroopwaffles!

Long 5 hour and 45 min flight and only one drink service and cookie snack

Newark airport grounded inbound flight and only announced when the flight was about to start taxing.

Terrible. The flight was delayed two hours due to weather. Then when we got on the plane, the first pilot ended up timing out and we had to wait for a second pilot. Second pile came on board and we tax it out. Had to return back to the gate because of an unruly passenger. Then the copilot timed out. Had to wait for new copilot. Also had to wait for maintenance to check for fuel. Then found out the second pilot timed out and we had to wait for a third pilot. Was ready to go and then needed maintenance again for another issue. In the end, it was 2 o’clock in the morning when they announced that the flight couldn’t go because the third pilot and the second copilot had timed out.

American Airlines initially postponed the flight. Then they cancelled it an rescheduled us on a flight that would take over 24 hours with multiple stops. They then changed this flight to a reasonable alternative the next day which they later cancelled and replaced with a flight that would take off with an additional 16 hour delay. They blamed weather but I noticed (at 4am) that Delta had direct flights from Charlotte to Detroit. I went on line. Booked it and was in Detroit buy 9am. The interesting thing is they did a similar thing to a family member just 2 days earlier. I don't think I will fly American unless I have to.

I was a little disappointed of not having an android charger. Only one it was for an iPhone. I've flown American in the past and had access to one.

At least it was a short flight. Greyhound with wings.

We were delayed Al ost / hours after boarding so that maintenance had to add oil to the engines. Then the oil they grabbed had been left out in the Dallas record cold and was frozen. They had to go back to the hanger and grab some that was not frozen.

One of the best flights I’ve had. So smooth.

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

Checking in at the counter was very disappointing. The lady had a very bad attitude and smart at me. She had no smile, did not greet me by name, or acknowledge me as a valued customer. Poor reflection of the airline.

Cancelled flight after I arrived at airport after 75 min drive and parking. Next flight was 4 days in the future. Had to scramble and buy a much more expensive flight on another carrier.

Book with frontier airlines with the mentality that they'll cancel your flight, kick you off and lose your luggage. Anything besides that is a win. Compare prices with other airlines (to include luggage) and if frontier is still worth it, book it but know all of their policies.

You get what you pay for nothing essentially but a hard uncomfortable seat that doesn’t recline and kids screaming all around you and chaotic boarding and limited check bag weight allowance when compared to other airlines

I never got to experience the flight because they delayed my first flight and I missed this one. Then Frontier didn't want to help me rebook a flight to get me to my final destination.

The Boarding process in Denver was chaotic, and since the line was so long, we were lined up very far from the gate. If there were any announcements from the gate staff, we didn't hear them. The flight attendants were spectacular. The only negative part of the flight was sitting by a 2 1/2 year old who was unruly and unfortunately had parents that matched his behaviors. Also, the restaurants in Denver on the E concourse, they didn't have food (passengers could only order 1 item on the entire menu) or the restaurants had 12-14 people waiting for orders to be prepared and another 6 people waiting to order. If you have a layover in Denver and need to grab food, be prepared to visit the shops with pre-packaged sandwiches, or you can visit another concourse but it may take a while to transit throughout the airport.

I liked the turn-style feature at gate 209B at LAX. Very efficient process. The gate staff also made several, clearly directed announcements so I felt very informed.

Although an hour and a half early was told by staff at check in they had overbooked and could not check us in for the flight.

The crew was delayed because they came on another flight that was delayed due to weather 10pm flight left at 1.30 am The airline made no effort to align alternate crew

I liked the price of the flight and the chance to buy a seat with no person seated in the middle seat.. Also the flight was right on time.

Plane was down graded and I lost my uncharged exit row with more leg room. No mention or offer of refund from podium. Flight attendant was nice to explain this happens often and that I could request a refund via online form submission. I did this and have heard nothing back.

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