Cleveland to San Diego (CGF–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Cleveland to San Diego
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2,042 mi 4h 29m nonstop -3h behind 17 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between CGF and SAN, connecting options are available through 17 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CGF to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
PSP ~6h 12m PHX ~6h 32m MDW ~6h 49m STL ~6h 55m MSP ~7h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
40
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CGF → SAN
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
SAN → CGF
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Diego from Cleveland

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric CGF→SAN DTW→SAN CMH→SAN
Distance from CGF – 106 mi 131 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 1
Weekly flights 0 46 9
Flight time 4h 29m 4h 15m 4h 45m
Detroit (DTW) to San Diego flights · Columbus (CMH) to San Diego flights
Airports within 200 miles of CGF with service to San Diego International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
San Diego is 3 hours behind Cleveland.
CGF: EDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland, it's 3:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
2,042 mi / 3,287 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 29m.
Facts

CGF–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cleveland to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance2,042 mi / 3,287 km
Flight time4h 29m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: CGF
Full nameCuyahoga County Airport
IATA / ICAOCGF / KCGF
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation879 ft / 268 m
Destination: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CGF to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Cuyahoga County Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 4h 29m. The route covers 2,042 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PSP, PHX, MDW, STL, MSP, MSY, DAL, BWI, IAD, PHL, EWR, PBI, AUS, MCO, JFK, FLL and MIA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Diego is 3 hours behind Cleveland.
Yes, return flights from SAN to CGF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DTW and CMH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CGF to SAN

Cuyahoga County Airport (CGF) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CGF to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CGF to SAN ranges from 4 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,042 miles (3,287 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via PSP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Detroit (DTW) and Columbus (CMH).