Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is 4 hours 45 minutes.
Cleveland's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Cleveland three hours ahead of San Francisco.
Flights from SFO to CLE start at 09:25 — the first with United Airlines. The last service of the day is at 22:57 with United Airlines. In total, you can choose from 18 weekly San Francisco International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your SFO to CLE flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
United Airlines has direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Cleveland — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.
United Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With a dependable 84.93% of services arriving as scheduled, United Airlines has the best on-time performance for SFO to CLE flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SFO and CLE:
Denver International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport flight is ج.م. 5,057. A return ticket right now is ج.م. 9,420. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SFO to CLE.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Landing cheap flights from SFO to CLE is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights that depart San Francisco International Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to SFO:
Arriving at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a San Francisco International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CLE instead:
Pick up a Cleveland Hopkins International Airport rental car and discover Cleveland and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Budget are well-known companies you can book with here.
To get the best possible deal, reserve your ride from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Rates typically rise closer to your travel date.
Getting from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to central Cleveland
You'll find CLE at 5300 Riverside Drive.
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from the centre of Cleveland. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
July is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Cleveland in May.
The warmest month in Cleveland is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -10ºC and 4ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SFO to CLE sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Chicago is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Cleveland. Around 499 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in United States, consider Columbus, about 209 kilometres south-west of Cleveland. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village are among its highlights.
