San Francisco to Cleveland (SFO–CLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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7M8
12:45 PM
PDT T3
8:38 PM
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4h 53m
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UA2367
UA United
738
3:07 PM
PDT T3
10:47 PM
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4h 40m
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UA2153
UA United
B39M
6:57 AM
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San Francisco to Cleveland
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 2,156 mi 4h 40m nonstop +3h ahead 55 1-stop hubs

SFO–CLE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,156 miles in approximately 4h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 55 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore SFO Routes CLE Routes SFO Live Flights CLE Live Flights SFO Delays CLE Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SFO–CLE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 14 738, 7M8 4h40-4h53 92% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SFO to CLE direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
LRD ~6h 6m PDK ~6h 11m DAL ~6h 11m EGE ~6h 12m MEM ~6h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,409
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
SFO → CLE
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
Arriving
38%
Return
CLE → SFO
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays → CLE delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Cleveland is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · CLE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 9:00 PM in Cleveland.
Distance & Flight Time
2,156 mi / 3,470 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 40m to 4h 53m.
Getting to SFO

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.

Facts

SFO–CLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Cleveland route.
Route details
Distance2,156 mi / 3,470 km
Flight time4h 40m to 4h 53m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 7 return
1-stop connections55 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: CLE
Full nameCleveland Hopkins International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to CLE flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport take approximately 4h 40m to 4h 53m. The route covers 2,156 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from SFO to CLE. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LRD, PDK, DAL, EGE, MEM, GUC, YHM, YLW, CMH, IND, PSP, MTN, SYR, HOU, SNA, HPN, TEB, APF, BCT, MSY, PBI, MDW, SLC, LAX, BWI, BNA, ATL, DEN, IAD, STL, MSP, PIT, DFW, PHL, ORD, IAH, CUN, CLT, RDU, LAS, EWR, DTW, MIA, MCO, PHX, DCA, BOS, FLL, TPA, DUB, RSW, JFK, SEA, YYZ and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cleveland is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from CLE to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 SFO to CLE

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SFO to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to CLE ranges from 4 hours 40 minutes to 4 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,156 miles (3,470 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

55 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via LRD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.