Los Angeles to Cleveland (LAX–CLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LAX–CLE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,048 miles in approximately 4h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: BR, SQ, VA | 22 | 738, 7M8, 7M9 | 4h35-4h38 | Star Alliance | BR, SQ, VA | |
| AA American Airlines | 7 | 738 | 5h14 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Cleveland from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→CLE | BUR→CLE | SNA→CLE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 18 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 44 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 4h 38m | 3h 50m | 4h 44m |
| Departure OTP | 50% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · CLE: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 PM in Cleveland.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to CLE
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and American Airlines. With 44 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to CLE is about 4 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,048 miles (3,296 km). There are approximately 44 weekly flights outbound and 86 return, totaling 130 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Harry Reid and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Burbank (BUR), Santa Ana (SNA) and Palm Springs (PSP).