Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Cleveland
Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Cleveland
Looking for cheap flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Cleveland vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,000–15,000 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 Francisco to Cleveland for specific travel dates.
2026-11-14
SFO - CLE
Economy | 1 Stop
From 12,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-17
SFO - CLE
Economy | 1 Stop
From 12,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-18
SFO - CLE
Economy | 1 Stop
From 12,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-22
SFO - CLE
Economy | 1 Stop
From 13,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-14
SFO - CLE
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-17
SFO - CLE
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
San Francisco to Cleveland flight facts
Distance
2,156 mi
3,470 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 4h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+3h
Cleveland is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Airports in San Francisco
SFO · San Francisco Intl
Airports in Cleveland
CLE · Cleveland Hopkins Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Oakland - Cleveland · Oakland is 11 mi from San Francisco
Flights San Jose - Cleveland · San Jose is 30 mi from San Francisco
Flights San Francisco - Akron · Akron is 40 mi from Cleveland
Flights San Francisco - Detroit · Detroit is 95 mi from Cleveland
Flights San Francisco - Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh is 106 mi from Cleveland
Flights San Francisco - Columbus · Columbus is 112 mi from Cleveland
Premium cabin flights from San Francisco to Cleveland
Premium cabin
2026-11-22
SFO - CLE
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 33,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
SFO - CLE
First | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-18
SFO - CLE
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-21
SFO - CLE
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-22
SFO - CLE
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-20
SFO - CLE
First | 1 Stop
From 39,000 Pts + $11.2
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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Cleveland.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Francisco to Cleveland.
San Francisco and Cleveland are about 2,156 miles (3,470 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 2,156-mile straight-line distance takes about 4h 45m 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 Francisco.
Departures from San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO). 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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