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

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486 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 19s ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN2048
WN Southwest
73H
10:15 AM
CDT T2
12:45 PM
EDT
1h 30m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN262
WN Southwest
B38M
10:20 AM
CDT T2
12:50 PM
EDT
1h 30m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN908
WN Southwest
737
10:30 AM
CDT T2
1:00 PM
EDT
1h 30m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3899
WN Southwest
738
12:50 PM
CDT T2
3:20 PM
EDT
1h 30m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN349
WN Southwest
7S7
7:15 PM
CDT T2
9:45 PM
EDT
1h 30m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN263
WN Southwest
7S7
7:55 PM
CDT T2
10:25 PM
EDT
1h 30m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3900
WN Southwest
7S7
8:55 PM
CDT T2
11:25 PM
EDT
1h 30m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1165
WN Southwest
B38M
7:15 AM
EDT
7:45 AM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2864
WN Southwest
737
7:20 PM
EDT
8:00 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1124
WN Southwest
7M8
7:55 PM
EDT
8:30 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN792
WN Southwest
7M8
7:55 PM
EDT
8:30 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN747
WN Southwest
7S7
8:25 PM
EDT
9:00 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
MDW Chicago 3h WN UAWN Chicago (MDW) to Cleveland flights
DTW Detroit 3h 39m AFDLKE AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Cleveland flights
BNA Nashville 3h 45m EJAWN WN Nashville (BNA) to Cleveland flights
ORD Chicago 3h 46m AAACAS AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Cleveland flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 13m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Cleveland flights
DCA Washington 4h 18m AAWN AAAS Washington (DCA) to Cleveland flights
YYZ Toronto 4h 21m AC ACEJAUA Toronto (YYZ) to Cleveland flights
IAD Dulles 4h 26m AVCMSN ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Cleveland flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 32m AFDLKE AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Cleveland flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 35m SYWN WN Baltimore (BWI) to Cleveland flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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St Louis to Cleveland
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 486 mi 1h 30m nonstop +1h ahead

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 14 737, 738, 73H, 7S7, B38M 1h30 40%
UA United Airlines 0 40% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 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
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for STL to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,761
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
STL → CLE
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
Arriving
34%
Return
CLE → STL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
64%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. STL delays → CLE delays →

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 14
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 gate to gate.

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 flights14 out / 15 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 486 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from STL to CLE: Southwest Airlines and United Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Nashville.
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.
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 STL to CLE

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and United Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

STL to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from STL to CLE is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 486 miles (783 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Springfield (SPI).