Cleveland to St Louis (CLE–STL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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486 mi airlines 27/wk
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WN1256
WN Southwest
7S7
7:05 AM
EDT
7:45 AM
EDT
1h 40m
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WN1887
WN Southwest
7M8
7:45 AM
EDT
8:19 AM
EDT
0h 34m
M T W T F S S
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WN2362
WN Southwest
7S7
7:00 PM
EDT
7:40 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN4101
WN Southwest
7S7
7:40 PM
EDT
8:20 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1891
WN Southwest
7S7
7:45 PM
EDT
8:30 PM
EDT
0h 45m
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WN1409
WN Southwest
7M8
8:10 PM
EDT
8:50 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN175
WN Southwest
7M8
10:25 AM
EDT T2
12:55 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN4444
WN Southwest
73H
10:30 AM
EDT T2
1:00 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1283
WN Southwest
11:09 AM
EDT
2:53 PM
EDT
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
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WN3245
WN Southwest
7S7
11:30 AM
EDT T2
2:00 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2713
WN Southwest
7S7
6:45 PM
EDT T2
9:15 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2878
WN Southwest
7S7
7:40 PM
EDT T2
10:10 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Cleveland to St Louis
2 carriers, 27 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 27 Flights/wk 486 mi 0h 34m nonstop 59 1-stop hubs

CLE–STL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 486 miles in approximately 0h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 59 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CLE–STL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 27 7M8, 7S7 0h34-1h40 100%
AA American Airlines 1 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (27 flights/wk, 96%)
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 4%)
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 STL direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
27
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLE to STL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
59
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,846
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 → STL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
40%
Return
STL → CLE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
34%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLE delays → STL delays →

Other ways to reach St Louis from Cleveland

Nearby airports with service to St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
Metric CLE→STL DTW→STL PIT→STL
Distance from CLE 95 mi 106 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4 2
Weekly flights 27 74 26
Flight time 0h 34m 1h 40m 1h 50m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of CLE with service to St. Louis Lambert International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
St Louis is 0 hours the same as Cleveland.
CLE: EDT · STL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland, it's 6:00 PM in St Louis.
Distance & Flight Time
486 mi / 783 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 34m to 1h 40m.

CLE–STL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cleveland to St Louis route.
Route details
Distance486 mi / 783 km
Flight time0h 34m to 1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights27 out / 27 return
1-stop connections59 hubs
Origin: CLE
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m
Destination: STL
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLE to STL flights.
Nonstop flights from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to St. Louis Lambert International Airport take approximately 0h 34m to 1h 40m. The route covers 486 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 27 nonstop flights per week from CLE to STL. The return direction has about 27 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CGF, SUS, MCI, IND, PIT, ILM, TEB, CMH, MKE, HPN, BDL, PDK, APF, SAV, ICT, MSY, NAS, HOU, SCF, SAT, FWA, CUN, PUJ, CLT, RDU, EWR, ORD, SLC, BOS, TPA, DTW, MEM, DCA, IAD, MDW, ATL, RSW, BNA, SFO, PHL, MCO, BWI, MSP, DEN, IAH, DFW, PBI, MIA, PHX, LAS, LGA, JAX, LAX, YYZ, FLL, SRQ, SEA, LUK and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from STL 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 STL

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CLE to STL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLE to STL ranges from 0 hours 34 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 486 miles (783 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 54 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

59 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via CGF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Detroit (DTW), Pittsburgh (PIT) and Columbus (CMH).