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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

Fri, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 10
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6:41 am - 11:51 pmSAN-CLE
14h 10m1 stop
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4:15 pm - 11:50 pmCLE-SAN
10h 35m1 stop
$164Frontier
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Fri, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 13
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6:41 am - 1:52 amSAN-CLE
16h 11m1 stop
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1:01 pm - 6:48 pmCLE-SAN
8h 47m1 stop
$166Frontier
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Wed, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 15
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8:00 am - 5:46 pmSAN-CLE
6h 46m1 stop
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8:00 am - 1:26 pmCLE-SAN
8h 26m1 stop
$174Frontier
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Fri, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 7
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4:52 pm - 6:15 amSAN-CLE
10h 23m1 stop
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4:57 pm - 11:43 amCLE-SAN
21h 46m1 stop
$175Frontier
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Wed, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 15
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8:00 am - 5:46 pmSAN-CLE
6h 46m1 stop
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4:15 pm - 9:20 pmCLE-SAN
8h 05m1 stop
$191Frontier
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Mon, Oct 13 - Mon, Oct 20
Frontier Logo
6:41 am - 1:52 amSAN-CLE
16h 11m1 stop
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1:03 pm - 11:50 pmCLE-SAN
13h 47m1 stop
$202Frontier
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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21
Frontier Logo
8:00 am - 11:59 pmSAN-CLE
36h 59m2 stops
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4:15 pm - 9:20 pmCLE-SAN
8h 05m1 stop
$208Frontier
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Sat, Sep 27 - Sun, Sep 28
Frontier Logo
7:15 am - 4:44 pmSAN-CLE
6h 29m1 stop
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11:27 am - 4:42 pmCLE-SAN
8h 15m1 stop
$213Frontier
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Wed, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 5
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1:35 pm - 5:11 amSAN-CLE
12h 36m1 stop
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4:27 pm - 4:03 pmCLE-SAN
26h 36m2 stops
$303Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Jan 7 - Sun, Jan 11
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1:18 pm - 11:07 amSAN-CLE
18h 49m1 stop
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1:16 pm - 12:38 pmCLE-SAN
26h 22m2 stops
$330Multiple Airlines
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2 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 10% compared to booking last minute.
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August
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Cheapest round-trip
$164
Typical prices: $256-590
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Typical prices: $129-319
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego to Cleveland?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Cleveland?

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

For San Diego to Cleveland, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Cleveland back to San Diego, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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 $583 and $477 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 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$87
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 0% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
Flight from San Diego to Cleveland

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.
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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 $87 for a one-way ticket and $164 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?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and Cleveland, with oneworld 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 $499 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 $476 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

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4242 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
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As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

10.0 ExcellentRobert, Sep 2025SFO - LAS
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As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Other than a bit of a delay, everything was good. Again, the boarding process and picking seats is the only thing I don't enjoy.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

No trays in our seats, we sat in first row, purchased a business class fare. Had to hold our drinks and snack in our hands. No plugs for our cell phones. Had to pay for it a drink cocktail each. Seats so uncomfortable.

Flight wasn’t even full, but too many carry-ons caused us to run out of bin space. New bag fee has folks who would usually check their bags carrying on. Watching Southwest morph into Spirit/Frontier is so sad to watch

Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

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.

My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

Crew was excellent. Comfort seats not as nice as other kinds of planes.

It was a great flight and the stewards and stewardess were all kind and accommodating!! The seats were comfortable and entertainment screen excellent!

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

There was a security issue at the airport and we were unable to land. We circled endlessly and then landed at another airfield for fuel. We then circled the airport again, almost landed but didn’t fully touch down before circling again. I am thankful to the crew for keeping us safe- the issue was the airline and staff at the airport getting us seats on our connecting flights. That part was hours of searching for someone and getting in double my steps.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

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

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

737-800 in first class was pretty dumpy. Seat had an uncomfortable angle, storage under the seat was blocked so even my very modest backpack didn't fit, power outlet was flaky. Weird tiny seat pockets that couldn't hold a gallon ziploc bag, emesis bag missing, etc. etc. No in-flight service due to turbulence. Crew was excellent, boarding was smooth despite a full flight.

I understand stuff happens, but plane failures are likely due to lack of maintenance. Additionally, air conditioning wasn't working, no snack/drink service, no WiFi. Fortunately, the crew was communicative and light-hearted. United grabbed another plane and we were able to get to our destination.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

Really good 😊 the woman at the gate entrance was a little rude checking in our carry-on but i dont think she worked for the airline, she worked for the airport at sacramento, other than that amazing.

The entertainment package was vast and the selections were very current. Keep updating it was great.

The seat was so hard my tailbone was aching The crew was kind of a b**** because I made a joke that I didn't care if they close the door I total c*** when she was trying to f****** act like she was mad at me because I said that The flight was bumpy. Sure you didnt have control over that.

4 hours late, including over +1 hour waiting in plane to take off. Baggage left behind too.

Sat on the ground in Cincinnati for 50 minutes before deplaning

While waiting to claim my checked luggage, I discovered the airline had lost it. After a long wait and inquiries, I discovered it was on another flight. Fortunately, the airline finally sent my luggage home.

Was not able to watch most shows on the entertainment site. They would not load

Our flight was 1.5 hours delayed. There was no weather for the inbound flight, so I don't understand why. This meant a VERY late arrival and only a quick nap before my morning flight.

Delayed flight, so I switched fights to SFO to Phoenix , Phoenix to DSM. Excellent service through American Airlines

Flight was delayed and after being in the airport for like seven hours, it was canceled.

AA re-routed flight from HNL to LAX due to delay. My group of 3 with reserved seats in row 9 was broken up, with one assigned to a middle seat, another in the last row of the plane. Not happy. No explanation to the delay. No apologies. No compensation. Would have been nice to be offered an Admiral Club admission or a voucher for the extra 3 hours of layover in LAX. Could not hear the boarding gate announcements in LAX. Adjacent gate was boarding at the same time. Loud speakers were competing against each other. Barely made my boarding group.

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.

Flight was delayed 3 times, would have been nice to have received text message instead of email notifications. Frontier app wasn’t even updated accordingly, no gate number disclosed. No agent at front desk of gate to inform of delay. Very confused and left if the dark

They changed the timing , first delayed by 4 hours then went back to 40 mins late, we had to run back to airport to not miss our flight. This is ridiculous

No frills for sure. No gate announcements about flight delay, not even water to drink on the flight.

The check in process was a mess for no reason. I spent an hour waiting in line trying to get them to print my boarding pass and as a result I missed my flight.

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