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

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2,048 mi airlines 21/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 31m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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
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

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Los Angeles to Cleveland
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 2,048 mi 4h 26m nonstop +3h ahead 56 1-stop hubs

LAX–CLE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and EVA Air lead the route. The flight covers 2,048 miles in approximately 4h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 56 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–CLE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 14 738, 7M9, B39M 4h26-4h40 88% Star Alliance
BR EVA Air 7 B38M 4h26 88% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
B38MBR
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, LAX to CLE 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
4
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
56
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,656
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
LAX → CLE
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
40%
Return
CLE → LAX
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays → CLE delays →

Other ways to reach Cleveland from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Metric LAX→CLE SNA→CLE PSP→CLE
Distance from LAX 36 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 21 1 1
Flight time 4h 26m 4h 11m 3h 53m
Departure OTP 88%
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 PM in Cleveland.
Distance & Flight Time
2,048 mi / 3,296 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 26m to 4h 40m.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

LAX–CLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Cleveland route.
Route details
Distance2,048 mi / 3,296 km
Flight time4h 26m to 4h 40m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections56 hubs
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: CLE
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to CLE flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport take approximately 4h 26m to 4h 40m. 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 LAX to CLE. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CGF, DAL, MKE, PDK, IND, PSP, CMH, EGE, MEM, AGS, HOU, TEB, SNA, TTN, HPN, MSY, APF, VRB, YLW, RDU, PBI, PIT, ATL, DFW, IAD, DCA, CLT, MDW, DTW, ORD, BWI, PHL, MSP, MCO, EWR, IAH, LAS, MIA, DUB, DEN, STL, BOS, BNA, FLL, MAD, PHX, YYZ, LGA, SFO, TPA, SLC, JFK, SEA, RSW, CUN and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cleveland is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from CLE to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA and PSP. 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 LAX to CLE

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

LAX to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to CLE ranges from 4 hours 26 minutes to 4 hours 40 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

56 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via CGF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA) and Palm Springs (PSP).