Cleveland to Los Angeles (CLE–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,048 mi airlines 21/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 9h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
UA1224
UA United
B39M
7:09 AM
EDT
9:38 AM
PDT
5h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BR3008
BR EVA
739
3:36 PM
EDT
5:51 PM
PDT
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA679
UA United
739
3:36 PM
EDT
5:51 PM
PDT
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA341
UA United
738
9:00 AM
PDT T7
4:40 PM
EDT
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1896
UA United
B39M
1:25 PM
PDT T7
8:51 PM
EDT
4h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1800
UA United
7M9
10:35 PM
PDT T8
6:01 AM+1
EDT
4h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BR3009
BR EVA
B38M
10:35 PM
PDT
6:01 AM+1
EDT
4h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Cleveland to Los Angeles
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 2,048 mi 5h 15m nonstop -3h behind 55 1-stop hubs

CLE–LAX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and EVA Air lead the route. The flight covers 2,048 miles in approximately 5h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 55 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CLE–LAX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 14 739, B39M 5h15-5h29 44% Star Alliance
BR EVA Air 7 739 5h15 44% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – BR, UA
B39MUA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: BR + UA (21 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CLE to LAX direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLE to LAX.
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One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,643
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CLE → LAX
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Arriving
82%
Return
LAX → CLE
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
40%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLE delays → LAX delays →

Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Cleveland

Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
Metric CLE→LAX DTW→LAX PIT→LAX
Distance from CLE 95 mi 106 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4 4
Weekly flights 21 121 16
Flight time 5h 15m 4h 28m 5h 12m
Departure OTP 44%
Airports within 200 miles of CLE with service to Los Angeles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Cleveland.
CLE: EDT · LAX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland, it's 3:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
2,048 mi / 3,296 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 15m to 5h 29m.
Getting from LAX

LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.

Los Angeles Climate

Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.

Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.

CLE–LAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cleveland to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance2,048 mi / 3,296 km
Flight time5h 15m to 5h 29m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections55 hubs
Origin: CLE
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m
Destination: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLE to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport take approximately 5h 15m to 5h 29m. The route covers 2,048 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: EVA Air and United Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from CLE to LAX. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SDF, MCI, MSN, SCF, MEM, YWG, DSM, PDK, PIT, FCM, IND, CMH, ICT, HPN, HOU, TEB, MSY, SAT, JAX, OPF, PBI, GCM, RDU, DCA, SLC, DTW, PHX, BNA, CLT, STL, CUN, LAS, SFO, BWI, MSP, DEN, DFW, ORD, IAD, ATL, MDW, RSW, BOS, MCO, IAH, SEA, TPA, MIA, PHL, EWR, FLL, JFK, YYZ, HND and DUB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Cleveland.
Yes, return flights from LAX to CLE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DTW, PIT 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 CLE to LAX

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from EVA Air and United Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CLE to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLE to LAX ranges from 5 hours 15 minutes to 5 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,048 miles (3,296 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

55 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SDF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Detroit (DTW), Pittsburgh (PIT) and Columbus (CMH).