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Flights from San Diego to Cleveland
There are no direct flights from San Diego to Cleveland. The fastest way is one stop via Phoenix or Denver, about 5h 34m door to door (437 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 34m
San Diego to Cleveland at a glance
Fastest journey5h 34mVia Phoenix, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Phoenix or Denver
Best ways to fly from San Diego to Cleveland
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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SAN Phoenix (PHX) CLE
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Mon10:15 SAN11:23 PHX0h 52m connection12:15 PHX18:49 CLESouthwest Airlines
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SAN Denver (DEN) CLE
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Mon07:30 SAN10:36 DEN0h 54m connection11:30 DEN16:05 CLESouthwest Airlines
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SAN Chicago (ORD) CLE
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, Envoy Air
Tue17:00 SAN22:51 ORD0h 54m connection23:45 ORD01:47 CLEUnited Airlines
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SAN Las Vegas (LAS) CLE
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Fri22:00 SAN23:08 LAS1h 07m connection00:15 LAS07:00 CLEFrontier Airlines
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SAN Dallas (DFW) CLE
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Mon10:00 SAN14:57 DFW0h 48m connection15:45 DFW19:08 CLEAmerican Airlines
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SAN San Francisco (SFO) CLE
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Mon21:00 SAN22:34 SFO0h 56m connection23:30 SFO06:56 CLEUnited Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 3,267 km2,029 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 34mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +3hCleveland vs San Diego
- Currency in Cleveland
- USD
- Airports
- SAN, CLD → CLE
Flights from San Diego to Cleveland: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Diego to Cleveland?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Phoenix, Denver and Chicago. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from San Diego to Cleveland?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 34m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,267 km.
Where do you change planes between San Diego and Cleveland?
The best connecting points are Phoenix (PHX), Denver (DEN), Chicago (ORD) and Las Vegas (LAS). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Phoenix, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Diego and Cleveland?
San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Cleveland: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Cleveland?
Cleveland is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
