San Francisco to Cleveland (SFO–CLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SFO–CLE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,156 miles in approximately 4h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 101 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: VA | 34 | 738, 7M8, B39M | 4h49-4h58 | Star Alliance | VA |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Cleveland from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→CLE | SJC→CLE |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 41 | – |
| Flight time | 4h 49m | 4h 15m |
| Departure OTP | 52% | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · CLE: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 9:00 PM in Cleveland.
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.
SFO–CLE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to CLE
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SFO to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to CLE ranges from 4 hours 49 minutes to 4 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,156 miles (3,470 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
101 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC).