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

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Cleveland to San Diego
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind 48 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between CLE and SAN, connecting options are available through 48 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLE to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
MCI ~5h 47m SDF ~5h 54m ICT ~6h 3m CGF ~6h 14m SCF ~6h 14m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,903
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 → SAN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
86%
Return
SAN → CLE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLE delays → SAN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Diego from Cleveland

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric CLE→SAN DTW→SAN CMH→SAN
Distance from CLE – 95 mi 112 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 1
Weekly flights 0 46 9
Departure OTP 100% – –
Detroit (DTW) to San Diego flights · Columbus (CMH) to San Diego flights
Airports within 200 miles of CLE 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.
CLE: EDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland, it's 3:00 PM in San Diego.
Facts

CLE–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cleveland to San Diego route.
Route details
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections48 hubs
Origin: CLE
Full nameCleveland Hopkins International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 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 CLE to SAN flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MCI, SDF, ICT, CGF, SCF, SNA, MKE, IND, CMH, GSP, HPN, HOU, SAT, RDU, TEB, MSY, APF, PBI, SLC, LAX, DTW, CLT, BOS, MSP, STL, ATL, ORD, DFW, PHX, IAD, SFO, BNA, MDW, DEN, LAS, PHL, DUB, BWI, MIA, YYZ, IAH, TPA, EWR, JFK, MCO, SEA, DCA and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Diego is 3 hours behind Cleveland.
Nearby alternatives include DTW and CMH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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