San Jose to Cleveland (SJC–CLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SJC Airport Page →
2,139 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 20 1-stop flights Verified 3d ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 6h 12m ACCMUA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Cleveland flights
MDW Chicago 6h 15m EJALXJWN → UAWN Chicago (MDW) to Cleveland flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 21m AFAMDL → DLKE Salt Lake City (SLC) to Cleveland flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 30m EJAF9LXJ → EJAF9WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Cleveland flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 42m AFDLKL → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Cleveland flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 52m AFAMCI → AAEJASQ Los Angeles (LAX) to Cleveland flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 54m AAASBA → AAF9WN Phoenix (PHX) to Cleveland flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 16m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Cleveland flights
ORD Chicago 7h 20m UA → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Cleveland flights
BNA Nashville 7h 25m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Cleveland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Jose to Cleveland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,139 mi 3h 58m nonstop +3h ahead

SJC–CLE had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,139 miles in 3h 58m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SJC–CLE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 82% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
DEN ~6h 12m MDW ~6h 15m SLC ~6h 21m STL ~6h 22m LAS ~6h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
866
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
SJC → CLE
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
81%
Return
CLE → SJC
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays → CLE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cleveland from San Jose

Nearby airports with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Metric SJC→CLE SFO→CLE
Distance from SJC – 30 mi
Nonstop airlines – 5
Weekly flights – 26
Flight time 3h 58m 4h 23m
Departure OTP 82% –
San Francisco (SFO) to Cleveland flights
Airports within 200 miles of SJC with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 9:00 PM in Cleveland.
Distance & Flight Time
2,139 mi / 3,443 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 58m gate to gate.
Facts

SJC–CLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Cleveland route.
Route details
Distance2,139 mi / 3,443 km
Flight time3h 58m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: CLE
Full nameCleveland Hopkins International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJC to CLE flights.
Nonstop flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport take about 3h 58m gate to gate. The route covers 2,139 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SJC to CLE: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 58m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Chicago Midway and Salt Lake City.
Cleveland is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
Yes, return flights from CLE to SJC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFO. 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 SJC to CLE

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

SJC to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJC to CLE is about 3 hours 58 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,139 miles (3,443 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Chicago Midway and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO).