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

• Earliest: departs at 10:15 am and lands at 2:59 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:20 pm and lands at 4:04 am.

The flight takes about 4h 44m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Cleveland:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Cleveland takes 4h 44m, covering 2,155 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.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Cleveland range from $381 to $603, with an average of $479 over the past 12 months. Anything below $381 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 26% above the $479 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $303 round-trip via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA), compared to $496 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Air Canada. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on San Francisco 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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $399 to $2,384. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

JetBlue is the only airline on the San Francisco to Cleveland route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Cleveland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $152, which is 49% below the typical average for this route.

Cleveland Hopkins Intl Airport (CLE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $71 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
• Dollar
• Thrifty

Flights from San Francisco to Cleveland usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Cleveland Hopkins Intl (CLE).

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

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from San Francisco to Cleveland. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $449 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $535, a difference of $86.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only United Airlines operates flights between San Francisco and Cleveland.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 44m, compared with 6h 45m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 7h 11m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

Cleveland is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Cleveland flights:

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

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

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

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Yes, rental cars are available at CLE through several car rental agencies. The rental car offices are off-airport, about 5 minutes away. Shuttles depart from the Ground Transportation Center on the north side of the terminal near the baggage level and run every day of the week throughout the day and night.

SFO has 21 lactation spaces, including private nursing rooms and Mamava Pods for breastfeeding and pumping. They’re available in Harvey Milk Terminal 1, Terminals 2 and 3 and International Terminal areas A and G.

Yes, CLE offers several services and accessibility options for travelers with reduced mobility. Wheelchair assistance is available from the gate to the curb. From there, the airline can provide wheelchair assistance if requested in advance.

Pets can travel if they’re in kennels and prepared for the trip. SFO has accessible indoor pet relief areas in the International Terminal near gates A and G, Terminal 1 near gates B and C5, Terminal 2 near gates D and Terminal 3 near gates F11 to F22. Outdoor areas are at Harvey Milk Terminal 1 in Courtyard 2 and Terminal 3 near Courtyard 4, both on the Arrivals and Baggage Claim Level.