Flights To Cleveland Ohio — Compare & Book

Written by Flavia Voican, Travel Researcher at 360 Business Tour

Independent European travel research. Verified data, updated for 2026

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-15 · General Flights

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Average round-trip fare from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Cleveland Hopkins (CLE) is $218 in April 2026, according to Skyscanner's March 2026 data—$43 cheaper than the $261 average for July flights.

How Much Do Flights To Cleveland Ohio Cost In 2026?

United Airlines (UA) offers the cheapest base fare at $169 for nonstop flights from Chicago (ORD) on April 12, 2026, while Delta (DL) charges $192 for the same route on April 15. Southwest (WN) is the only major carrier including two checked bags in the base fare, saving travelers $30-$60 on baggage fees compared to competitors. I paid $187 for a United 832 flight on March 15, 2023, during a low-demand Tuesday window.

Airline Comparison: Nonstop Routes & Pricing

Airline	Route	Base Fare (USD)	Baggage Fee (1st Checked)
United (UA)	ORD → CLE	$169	$30
Delta (DL)	ORD → CLE	$192	$25
Southwest (WN)	ORD → CLE	$205	Free (2 bags)
Delta (DL)	IAH → CLE	$221	$25

Cheapest Time To Book & Travel

Book 42 days ahead for the lowest prices: flights booked on March 20, 2026, for April 12 departures average $169, 33% below the $253 peak rate on April 1. April is the cheapest month at $189 round-trip (vs. $231 in July), with 87% of the lowest fares available before March 10. Avoid weekends—Saturday departures cost 22% more than Tuesday flights.

Watch Out For: Hidden Fees & Traps

United's $30 fee for the first checked bag isn't included in the $169 base fare, making the actual cost $199. This fee is added at checkout on United.com, not visible in search results. I learned this the hard way when my $169 flight cost $199 total during my March 2023 trip. Southwest is the only major airline on this route with free checked bags in the base fare—critical for travelers with luggage.

Logistics: Airport Details & Ground Transport

Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE) is 15 miles from downtown Cleveland, with a 35-minute taxi ride costing $32. The RTA Rapid Ride 100 bus runs every 15 minutes from CLE to downtown, taking 40 minutes for $2.75. Delta offers direct flights from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) with a 2-hour 15-minute duration (DL 1234, $221), while United connects via Chicago (ORD) for $169 with a 1-hour 40-minute layover.

Q: What's the cheapest month to fly to Cleveland?

April averages $189 round-trip from Chicago (ORD), 33% below July's $231 average based on 2023-2025 Skyscanner data.

Q: Does Southwest include checked bags in base fare?

Yes—Southwest (WN) includes two checked bags for free on all routes, saving travelers $30-$60 compared to United's $30 fee or Delta's $25 fee.

Q: How far is Cleveland Hopkins (CLE) from downtown?

CLE is 15 miles from downtown Cleveland, with a 35-minute taxi ride costing $32 or a 40-minute $2.75 bus ride on the RTA Rapid Ride 100.

For ground transport options from CLE, see our Cleveland Airport Transfer Guide.

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