St Louis to Cleveland (STL–CLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
WN4444
WN Southwest
73H
11:25 AM
CDT T2
1:55 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3245
WN Southwest
737
11:30 AM
CDT T2
2:00 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2713
WN Southwest
7S7
8:10 PM
CDT T2
10:40 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1256
WN Southwest
7M8
7:00 AM
EDT
7:40 AM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4101
WN Southwest
737
7:40 PM
EDT
8:20 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1409
WN Southwest
7S7
7:55 PM
EDT
8:35 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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St Louis to Cleveland
2 carriers, 13 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 486 mi 1h 30m nonstop +1h ahead 93 1-stop hubs

STL–CLE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 486 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 93 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop STL–CLE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 13 737, 73H, 7S7 1h30 40%
UA United Airlines 0 40% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (13 flights/wk, 100%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, STL to CLE direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for STL to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
93
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,728
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.

Other ways to reach Cleveland from St Louis

Nearby airports with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Metric STL→CLE SPI→CLE
Distance from STL 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 13
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 48m
Departure OTP 40%
Airports within 200 miles of STL with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Cleveland is 1 hour ahead of St Louis.
STL: CDT · CLE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in St Louis, it's 7:00 PM in Cleveland.
Distance & Flight Time
486 mi / 783 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m.

STL–CLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the St Louis to Cleveland route.
Route details
Distance486 mi / 783 km
Flight time1h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights13 out / 13 return
1-stop connections93 hubs
Origin: STL
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 m
Destination: CLE
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about STL to CLE flights.
Nonstop flights from St. Louis Lambert International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport take approximately 1h 30m. The route covers 486 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from STL to CLE. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, IND, DPA, PTK, CMH, GRB, MKE, BHM, MKC, YIP, AGC, PIT, LEX, MMU, ABE, TEB, CHO, DAL, LNK, OMA, CHS, SAV, PWA, PDK, AFW, ICT, CID, AGS, BDL, SYR, TTN, MYR, CVG, GPT, ILM, HOU, YUL, AUS, PBI, MSY, APF, BED, OKC, MLB, YWG, NAS, BCT, SUA, EGE, TMB, ABQ, VNY, SJC, PSP, SJU, SNA, PUJ, DTW, YYZ, ATL, ORD, BWI, MDW, MSP, SLC, DFW, BNA, RDU, CLT, EWR, LGA, PHL, DCA, FLL, RSW, IAH, IAD, DEN, CUN, TPA, MCI, SRQ, BOS, MCO, SFO, MIA, LAS, JFK, SEA, LAX, PHX, GRR and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cleveland is 1 hour ahead of St Louis.
Yes, return flights from CLE to STL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SPI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 STL to CLE

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

STL to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from STL to CLE ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 486 miles (783 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 26 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

93 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Springfield (SPI).