Cleveland to Oakland (CLE–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CLE Airport Page →
2,146 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
DEN Denver 6h 34m F9UAWN → WN Denver (DEN) to Oakland flights
MDW Chicago 6h 35m ERYUAWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Oakland flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 42m DLKE → DLJDWN Salt Lake City (SLC) to Oakland flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 45m F9WNY4 → EJAWNXE Las Vegas (LAS) to Oakland flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 52m AAF9WN → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 5m AABRCA → WN Los Angeles (LAX) to Oakland flights
SEA Seattle 8h 21m ASAY → ASFIJL Seattle (SEA) to Oakland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Cleveland to Oakland
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,146 mi 4h 35m nonstop -3h behind

CLE–OAK has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Oakland (OAK) Oakland to Cleveland flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CLE to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
DEN ~6h 34m MDW ~6h 35m SLC ~6h 42m LAS ~6h 45m PHX ~6h 52m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
574
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
CLE → OAK
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
68%
Return
OAK → CLE
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLE delays → OAK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Oakland from Cleveland

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Metric CLE→OAK TOL→OAK PIT→OAK
Distance from CLE – 102 mi 106 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights ~1 – –
Flight time 4h 35m 4h 10m 4h 55m
Departure OTP 79% – –
Toledo (TOL) to Oakland flights · Pittsburgh (PIT) to Oakland flights
Airports within 200 miles of CLE with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland, it's 3:00 PM in Oakland.
Distance & Flight Time
2,146 mi / 3,453 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 35m gate to gate.
Facts

CLE–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cleveland to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance2,146 mi / 3,453 km
Flight time4h 35m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CLE
Full nameCleveland Hopkins International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m
Destination: OAK
Full nameSan Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLE to OAK flights.
Nonstop flights from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport take about 4h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 2,146 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Chicago Midway and Salt Lake City.
Oakland is 3 hours behind Cleveland.
Nearby alternatives include TOL and PIT. 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 OAK

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CLE to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLE to OAK is about 4 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,146 miles (3,453 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Chicago Midway and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toledo (TOL) and Pittsburgh (PIT).