Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is 2 hours 5 minutes.
New York and Cleveland share the UTC-4 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from JFK to CLE start from 08:59 — the first with American Airlines. The latest departure is at 21:45 with Delta Air Lines. Overall, you can choose from 241 weekly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your JFK to CLE flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Cleveland (and then discovering more of United States!) is easy with American Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
American Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
American Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for JFK to CLE flights, with 86.49% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between JFK and CLE:
Ronald Reagan National Airport
Pearson International Airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport flight is R 1,591. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 3,158. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from JFK to CLE.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from JFK to CLE.
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Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Of the flights that depart from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to John F. Kennedy International Airport from central New York, it takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to JFK? If you're boarding an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Book a hotel near CLE if you have a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Cleveland Hopkins International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Budget and experience more of Cleveland and beyond.
Give yourself a better shot at securing the best deal by booking early. Reserving your vehicle from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a good idea.
Getting from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to central Cleveland
CLE is located at 5300 Riverside Drive.
From Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Cleveland is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
July is the most popular month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Cleveland in May.
The warmest month in Cleveland is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from JFK to CLE in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -10ºC (14ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Chicago is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Cleveland. Around 499 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
Columbus is another standout destination in United States and is around 209 kilometres south-west of Cleveland. No trip is complete without dropping by Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.