Flights from San Diego to Cleveland
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via St Louis
- 8h 5m
- two tickets, via Denver
- $247
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 2,030 mi (3,267 km)
fastest
Via St Louis
8h 5m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $449
Via Denver
8h 15m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $247
Via Phoenix
8h 15m
with the connection
Via Detroit
8h 26m
with the connection
Via Los Angeles
8h 39m
with the connection
San Diego to Los Angeles
flight 1h 6m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Los Angeles International. Departure to Cleveland: Los Angeles International, Ontario International.
Los Angeles to Cleveland
flight 4h 33m
two ticketsfrom $413
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 San Diego to cities closest to Cleveland
San Diego to Detroit
Detroit: 90 mi (145 km) from Cleveland, flight 4h 28m
from $166
San Diego to Toronto
Toronto: 190 mi (305 km) from Cleveland, flight 4h 56m
from $215
San Diego to Washington
Washington: 304 mi (490 km) from Cleveland, flight 5h
from $105
San Diego to Chicago
Chicago: 307 mi (494 km) from Cleveland, flight 4h 15m
from $133
San Diego to Philadelphia
Philadelphia: 358 mi (576 km) from Cleveland, flight 5h 15m
from $136
San Diego to New York
New York: 404 mi (650 km) from Cleveland, flight 5h 27m
from $128
To Cleveland from cities closest to San Diego
Los Angeles to Cleveland
Los Angeles: 112 mi (180 km) from San Diego, flight 4h 33m
from $106
Phoenix to Cleveland
Phoenix: 299 mi (481 km) from San Diego, flight 3h 50m
San Francisco to Cleveland
San Francisco: 459 mi (738 km) from San Diego, flight 4h 51m
Denver to Cleveland
Denver: 833 mi (1,340 km) from San Diego, flight 2h 50m
from $142
Dallas to Cleveland
Dallas: 1,181 mi (1,901 km) from San Diego, flight 2h 39m
from $111
Houston to Cleveland
Houston: 1,300 mi (2,092 km) from San Diego, flight 2h 49m
from $88
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from San Diego to Cleveland?
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 San Diego to Cleveland?
Via St Louis: 3h 35m to the connection, 1h 30m after it, about 8h 5m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Diego to Cleveland with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Denver from $247. 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 San Diego and Cleveland?
St Louis (8h 5m total), Denver (8h 15m total), Phoenix (8h 15m total), Detroit (8h 26m total) and Los Angeles (8h 39m total).
How far is Cleveland from San Diego?
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.