How to get from Cleveland to San Diego: connecting flights, about 8h 43m total

Flights from Cleveland to San Diego

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via St Louis: 8h 43m
two tickets, via Phoenix: $186
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 2,030 mi (3,267 km)

fastest

Via St Louis

8h 43m

with the connection

Cleveland to St Louis flight 1h 43m

Connection of about 3h

St Louis to San Diego flight 4h

Via Phoenix

8h 55m

with the connection

Cleveland to Phoenix flight 4h 35m

Connection of about 3h

Phoenix to San Diego flight 1h 20m

two ticketsfrom $186

Via Denver

8h 56m

with the connection

Cleveland to Denver flight 3h 26m

Connection of about 3h

Denver to San Diego flight 2h 30m

two ticketsfrom $407

Via Detroit

8h 58m

with the connection

Cleveland to Detroit flight 1h

Connection of about 3h

Detroit to San Diego flight 4h 58m

Via Las Vegas

with the connection

Cleveland to Las Vegas flight 4h 45m

Connection of about 3h

Las Vegas to San Diego flight 1h 15m

two ticketsfrom $214

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Cleveland to cities closest to San Diego

Cleveland to Los Angeles Los Angeles: 112 mi (180 km) from San Diego, flight 5h 14m from $133 Cleveland to Las Vegas Las Vegas: 265 mi (426 km) from San Diego, flight 4h 45m from $166 Cleveland to Phoenix Phoenix: 299 mi (481 km) from San Diego, flight 4h 35m from $162 Cleveland to San Francisco San Francisco: 459 mi (738 km) from San Diego, flight 5h 43m Cleveland to Denver Denver: 833 mi (1,340 km) from San Diego, flight 3h 26m from $173 Cleveland to Dallas Dallas: 1,181 mi (1,901 km) from San Diego, flight 3h 7m from $126

To San Diego from cities closest to Cleveland

Detroit to San Diego Detroit: 90 mi (145 km) from Cleveland, flight 4h 58m Buffalo to San Diego Buffalo: 173 mi (279 km) from Cleveland, flight 6h 45m Toronto to San Diego Toronto: 190 mi (305 km) from Cleveland, flight 5h 37m from $323 Grand Rapids to San Diego Grand Rapids: 227 mi (365 km) from Cleveland, flight 6h 15m Washington to San Diego Washington: 304 mi (490 km) from Cleveland, flight 5h 45m from $126 Chicago to San Diego Chicago: 307 mi (494 km) from Cleveland, flight 4h 35m from $117

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Cleveland to San Diego?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via St Louis.

What is the fastest way to fly from Cleveland to San Diego?

Via St Louis: 1h 43m to the connection, 4h after it, about 8h 43m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Cleveland to San Diego with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Phoenix from $186. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Cleveland and San Diego?

St Louis (8h 43m total), Phoenix (8h 55m total), Denver (8h 56m total), Detroit (8h 58m total) and Las Vegas (9h total).

How far is San Diego from Cleveland?

2,030 mi (3,267 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.