Cheap Flights from San Diego to Cleveland
Cheap Flights from San Diego to Cleveland
Looking for cheap flights from San Diego to Cleveland? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Diego to Cleveland vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 11,000–15,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Diego to Cleveland for specific travel dates.
2026-12-02
SAN - CLE
Economy | 1 Stop
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-03
SAN - CLE
Economy | 1 Stop
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-02
SAN - CLE
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 11,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-03
SAN - CLE
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 11,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-03
SAN - CLE
Economy | 1 Stop
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-02
SAN - CLE
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $30.6
San Diego to Cleveland flight facts
Distance
2,023 mi
3,255 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 4h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+3h
Cleveland is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Airports in San Diego
SAN · San Diego Intl
Airports in Cleveland
CLE · Cleveland Hopkins Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Santa Ana - Cleveland · Santa Ana is 76 mi from San Diego
Flights Palm Springs - Cleveland · Palm Springs is 85 mi from San Diego
Flights San Diego - Detroit · Detroit is 95 mi from Cleveland
Flights San Diego - Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh is 106 mi from Cleveland
Flights Los Angeles - Cleveland · Los Angeles is 109 mi from San Diego
Flights San Diego - Columbus · Columbus is 112 mi from Cleveland
Premium cabin flights from San Diego to Cleveland
Premium cabin
2026-12-02
SAN - CLE
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-03
SAN - CLE
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2027-01-01
SAN - CLE
First | 1 Stop
From 43,000 Pts + $11.2
Premium cabin
2027-01-04
SAN - CLE
First | 2 Stops | 8 left
From 45,000 Pts + $31.2
Premium cabin
2026-12-02
SAN - CLE
First | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 47,600 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-03
SAN - CLE
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 47,600 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Cleveland, OH (USA)
Metropolitan at The 9, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $168
Cleveland, OH (USA)
The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland
From Pts or $482
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Diego to Cleveland depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Diego to Cleveland.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Diego to Cleveland.
San Diego and Cleveland are about 2,023 miles (3,255 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 2,023-mile straight-line distance takes about 4h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Cleveland is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Departures from San Diego: San Diego Intl (SAN). Arrivals in Cleveland: Cleveland Hopkins Intl (CLE).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Cleveland, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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