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$67 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Cleveland

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Cheapest round-trip
$161
Overall average: $382
Frontier
Tue 2/24Tue 3/3
SAN - CLE • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$67
Typical prices: $195-$349
Frontier
Sat 3/7
SAN - CLE • 1 stop
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Frontier
Cheapest • from $161 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 8.0 score
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When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 22% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Cleveland (SAN-CLE)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Cleveland

Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3
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8:00 am - 10:24 pm
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11h 24m
1 stop
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8:46 pm - 9:41 pm
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SAN
27h 55m
2 stops
$161Frontier
Fri, Feb 27 - Sun, Mar 1
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8:35 am - 8:55 pm
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CLE
9h 20m
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9:59 pm - 1:05 pm
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SAN
18h 06m
1 stop
$174Frontier
Mon, Mar 23 - Tue, Mar 24
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9:08 pm - 11:09 am
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CLE
11h 01m
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8:48 pm - 12:08 am
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SAN
30h 20m
1 stop
$176Frontier
Thu, Feb 26 - Sun, Mar 1
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11:59 am - 8:55 pm
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CLE
29h 56m
1 stop
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9:59 pm - 1:05 pm
CLE
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SAN
18h 06m
1 stop
$177Frontier
Wed, Apr 1 - Tue, Apr 7
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6:25 am - 12:01 pm
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CLE
26h 36m
1 stop
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8:10 pm - 12:02 am
CLE
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SAN
30h 52m
1 stop
$184Frontier
Thu, Feb 19 - Sun, Mar 1
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6:25 am - 1:59 am
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CLE
16h 34m
1 stop
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9:59 pm - 1:05 pm
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SAN
18h 06m
1 stop
$189Frontier
Wed, Feb 25 - Sun, Mar 1
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7:11 am - 6:07 am
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CLE
19h 56m
2 stops
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9:59 pm - 1:05 pm
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SAN
18h 06m
1 stop
$197Frontier
Thu, Feb 12 - Tue, Feb 17
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2:38 pm - 6:07 am
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CLE
12h 29m
1 stop
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9:25 am - 8:24 pm
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SAN
13h 59m
1 stop
$201Frontier
Fri, Feb 27 - Sun, Mar 1
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6:25 am - 8:55 pm
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CLE
11h 30m
1 stop
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8:45 pm - 10:45 am
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SAN
17h 00m
2 stops
$207Frontier
Wed, Apr 1 - Tue, Apr 7
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6:25 am - 12:01 pm
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CLE
26h 36m
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8:10 pm - 2:04 pm
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20h 54m
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$209Frontier
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Cleveland flights

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Cleveland?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Cleveland is August, where tickets cost $316 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $558 and $515 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego to Cleveland, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$67
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Cleveland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Cleveland based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Cleveland

  • How do I get from San Diego city center to San Diego International Airport?

    Simply take a City Bus to and from the Airport. The shuttle buses operate in Terminals 1 and 2, from 5am to midnight, every 15min on weekdays, and every half hour on weekends and public holidays.

  • Can I leave my car at San Diego International Airport (SAN)?

    Absolutely. The San Diego International Airport (SAN) offers several long-term parking options to its passengers. You can choose from Curbside Valet, Smart Parking Garage, Orange Lot, Red Lot, Brown Lot, and Blue Lot.

  • Are there any kid-friendly amenities at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)?

    If you’re traveling with your kids, the airport offers play areas specifically for young kids including climbing structures at Gate A-10 in Concourse A and the Food Court in Concourse B. if you’re traveling with teens, they can browse using the airport’s free Wi-Fi as you await to proceed to your next destination.

  • What is the best way to get to downtown Cleveland from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)?

    Downtown Cleveland is just a short distance from the airport and The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) offers various convenient transportation services for this route. You can choose from shuttle services, public transit, direct rail, rental cars and taxis to help with transportation. The CLE shuttle is the most convenient transportation option to get you from the airport to your destination. If you take a train, you’ll be in downtown Cleveland in less than 30min.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Cleveland?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Cleveland was $67 for a one-way ticket and $161 for a round-trip.

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

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Diego to Cleveland?

    San Diego airport is called San Diego and the only airport in Cleveland is Cleveland Hopkins Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Cleveland?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Cleveland?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and Cleveland, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Cleveland from San Diego?

    Las Vegas is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Diego to Cleveland.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Cleveland are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $487 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $451 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Cleveland.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cleveland from San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego to Cleveland

  • The San Diego International Airport (SAN) located in the northwestern part of downtown San Diego is the busiest in the area with approximately 20 million passengers every day. Some of the popular airlines operating at the airport include Alaska Airlines, Delta, Spirit Airlines, and JetBlue Airways among others. SAN has two terminals, each featuring two concourses and numerous gates for convenience purposes.
  • SAN currently boasts 3 lounges - the Airspace Lounge, the United Club, and the Delta Sky Club. The Aspire Lounge is open to all passengers departing from Terminal 2 irrespective of travel airline or class. Take a shower here and freshen up as you wait for your flight. They also offer a variety of dishes and beverages.
  • If you're a passenger with reduced mobility or suffer from another form of disability, SAN runs a “special assistance” program for such passengers. It’s free of charge and ensures you have a less stressful journey. Contact your airline at least 48h in advance to make a request for a wheelchair or any other special assistance throughout your journey.
  • Upon arrival at the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), you can opt to have something to eat as you rest after your journey. At Terminal 2, you will access multiple seafood joints, sushi, and salad places, not forgetting wine bars to wash down the delicacies. At Terminal 1, enjoy some custom-built burgers at The Counter or sample some of the numerous restaurants in the vicinity. You could also choose to have the wildly popular baby back ribs, classic sandwiches, and mesquite grilled chicken at Phil’s BBQ in Terminal 2.
  • If you’re traveling with your pet, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) offers two pet relief areas for your convenience. The first one can be found at the Main Concourse between the Central and North Checkpoints. The second pet relief area can be found outside between the terminal entrance and the parking garage. The airport provides pet waste collection bags and a trash can for you to clean up after your pet.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to Cleveland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Cleveland. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Diego to Cleveland? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4267 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
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Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

10.0 ExcellentPieter, Jan 2026
LGB - DAL
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Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

We got exit row seats both flights. Everything was running on time

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

Had to get off plane from prior flight even though I had to reboard same plane to continue to my final destination.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

Excellent flight and got us around tough weather. Only issue was seat TV did not work and crew tried to reboot.

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

I am extremely disappointed that delta internal pilot manuals now refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “gulf of America”. You can bow down to the Orange turd on your own. I will never fly delta again

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

The food was terrible this time. Otherwise pleasant, quiet, on-time.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

left on time, reasonable boarding process arrived early luggage came out quickly

I’m so sorry, I can’t remember her name, I believe it was Dimpti. She was stellar, also a mature Asian flight attendant, lots of flowers in her hair, just as amazing! But literally the crew was AWESOME . Only downside is there weren’t any charging outlets. Maybe I needed to ask a flight attendant , but it would’ve been nice to have one easily accessible.

I boarded flight UA#1318 at Sacramento International Airport going back to Houston TX. The flight was scheduled at 5:10am. I was able to check in virtually using the United Airlines app. When I entered the airport, there was no one outside assisting with checked bags as it was for Delta Airlines. Immediately upon entering, there was a LONG, EXTREMELY LONG line to the kiosks to get boarding passes. I stand in line to get boarding passes then had to move to ANOTHER EXTREMELY LONG line to get my bags checked in. While standing in this line, we noticed an agent taking customers to 3 at a time to her station to check their bags in. Lucky for me, she called me back, checked my bags for me and I was on my way. I then encountered another long line at the TSA check and to avoid I ending up having to sign up for CLEAR to bypass it. So glad, I did.,...Both of my flights were great with no issues, butthe check in progress at Bush Airport was so much smoother. Check-in at SMF airport needs to be anaylzed and corrected. Do better United, I know you can....thanks

Pushed back only to get deplaned due to a tire damaged by ground crew. They did at least go pretty fast. The bathrooms should be banned under the Geneva convention. No room to even sit straight on the toilet. The under-seat entertainment units block what little leg room there is.

United airlines has the best customer experience from booking to arrival. I always fly United airlines. The mileage program is excellent

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

one crew said "he" didn't serve double alcohol drinks for travelers in exit rows. crew on prior flight did. Is this a AA rule, and the prior crew was being nice? Also, I think we deserve more than a 25% refund for losing first class seats when rescheduling a flight due to weather

Could we please end the loud announcements about credit card offers on your flights? We are trying to sleep, work, watch videos, etc. and if we need a credit card, we will ask for one. Flying is already not what it used to be.

The entertainment options were at best, fair. It was exactly the same as my outbound flight. It would have been more entertaining if there were some series from Apple TV, HBO, Showtime or other carriers for me to catch up with.

Flight delay and multiple gate changes including a change near boarding time to another terminal, which in DFW is a pain. Pre-boarding delay and also a further delay on the ground after boarding. About an hour and a half total delay.

The flight was on time and arrived early. The crew were friendly and helpful.

Overall experience was great. Flights were almost on time in departing and we arrived at our destination as scheduled. No issues with amenities or flight crew. Everything went well as as expected. Will fly again with American Airlines in the future!

The captain brought my 6 year old son into the cockpit and allowed him to ask questions, sit in the captain’s chair and talk about all the gears and levers. Made the trip very special for him.

Horrible. Both legs of my flight were delayed more than 6 hours. No compensation, no screens on the plane, and the plane was not clean.

we landed at cmh ten minutes early but had to sit on tarmac for twenty minutes because a plane was at our gate despite the fact that 3 other gates were open.

The flight was smooth, the pilot kept us informed about delays and we arrived more of less on time

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

Flight got delayed for 5 hours no good explanation was offered ;(

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

This airline sucks. They offer low rates then charge you for everything, the app does not work well, the seats are the most uncomfortable. Maintenance issues on the flight, and you still have to sit through their credit card commercials. People are nice enough but does not make up for overall poor experience.

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.

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.

The seats were awful, hard plastic covered in sheet vinyl. The airline tries to scam you into paying extra to get seat together when the flight wasn’t full. They were going to separate a family with young children but my wife who had a row to herself gave up her seat so the young mom could be with her young boys. I’m never giving this airline my money again.

It was a short flight so no food or entertainment….

Cancelled and declined to find alternatives Earlier flight is 2 days later Sent the cancellation notification very late, wish I knew earlier would have stayed to watch the Miami open final game Very disappointing service

Frontier had yet another flight cancellation. Have never made a complete round trip with this airline without at least one leg getting cancelled. Miserable flights - dirty, uncomfortable planes that apparently always have issues since I've had multiple delays and cancellations with them.

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