Average Airfare to Cleveland, Ohio: What You'll Pay
According to **U.S. DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics (2022 data)**, the average fares to/from **Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)** were:
- Domestic Round-Trip: **$263**
- International Round-Trip: **$600**
What Drives Your Actual Price
| Factor | Impact |
|---|
| Origin City | Hub (ORD, DTW, ATL) = cheaper; small airport = expensive |
| Advance Purchase | 21–60 days best; <14 days = premium |
| Season | Summer/holidays +30–50%; Jan/Feb (excl. MLK) = lows |
| Day of Week | Tue/Wed/Sat cheapest; Fri/Sun most expensive |
| Airline | CLE is a **United hub** (40%+ share); Frontier, Spirit, Southwest, Delta, American compete |
| Connection vs Nonstop | Nonstop premium $50–150+ |
Sample Routes (2024 Typical Round-Trip Ranges)
- NYC (LGA/EWR) → CLE: $150–300 (nonstop, 1h20m)
- Chicago (ORD) → CLE: $120–250 (nonstop, 1h10m)
- Denver → CLE: $200–400 (nonstop, 2h45m)
- Los Angeles → CLE: $250–500 (nonstop, 4h30m)
- London (LHR) → CLE: $600–1,000 (1-stop via ORD/IAD/EWR)
Pro Tips
- Use **Google Flights / Skyscanner / Kayak** with flexible dates.
- Set price alerts.
- Check **Akron-Canton (CAK, 40 mi south)** — often cheaper, Allegiant/Frontier hub.
- CLE has **no international widebody gates** — all long-haul via connections.
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