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

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486 mi airlines 27/wk
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WN175
WN Southwest
7M8
10:25 AM
EDT T2
12:55 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4444
WN Southwest
73H
10:30 AM
EDT T2
1:00 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1283
WN Southwest
11:09 AM
EDT
2:53 PM
EDT
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3245
WN Southwest
7S7
11:30 AM
EDT T2
2:00 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2713
WN Southwest
7S7
6:45 PM
EDT T2
9:15 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2878
WN Southwest
7S7
7:40 PM
EDT T2
10:10 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1256
WN Southwest
7S7
7:05 AM
EDT
7:45 AM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1887
WN Southwest
7M8
7:45 AM
EDT
8:19 AM
EDT
0h 34m
M T W T F S S
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WN2362
WN Southwest
7S7
7:00 PM
EDT
7:40 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN4101
WN Southwest
7S7
7:40 PM
EDT
8:20 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1891
WN Southwest
7S7
7:45 PM
EDT
8:30 PM
EDT
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN1409
WN Southwest
7M8
8:10 PM
EDT
8:50 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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St Louis to Cleveland
1 carrier, 27 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 27 Flights/wk 486 mi 1h 30m nonstop 49 1-stop hubs

STL–CLE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 486 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 49 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 27 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h30-3h44 80%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (27 flights/wk, 100%)
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
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
27
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for STL to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,795
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
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
50%
Return
CLE → STL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. STL delays → CLE delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Cleveland is 0 hours the same as St Louis.
STL: EDT · CLE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in St Louis, it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland.
Distance & Flight Time
486 mi / 783 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m to 3h 44m.

STL–CLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the St Louis to Cleveland route.
Route details
Distance486 mi / 783 km
Flight time1h 30m to 3h 44m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights27 out / 27 return
1-stop connections49 hubs
Origin: STL
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 m
Destination: CLE
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
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 to 3h 44m. The route covers 486 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 27 nonstop flights per week from STL to CLE. The return direction has about 27 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IND, CMH, LEX, AGC, DAL, CHS, TEB, MSY, HOU, BCT, NAS, EGE, TMB, PSP, IAD, PUJ, ATL, PIT, BOS, CUN, MIA, SFO, MSP, ORD, MDW, DCA, SLC, BNA, BWI, DFW, EWR, PHL, CLT, RDU, IAH, LGA, DTW, DEN, MCO, RSW, FLL, PBI, TPA, LAS, SRQ, LAX, PHX, YYZ and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CLE to STL 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 STL to CLE

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

STL to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from STL to CLE ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 486 miles (783 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 54 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via IND. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.