Travelling from Los Angeles to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE): What you need to know
Begin planning your trip by looking up where you'll catch your flight from Los Angeles to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE). Explore your options for leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY), the city's main airports.
Around 4 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Los Angeles to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport flight.
Cleveland is three hours ahead of Los Angeles. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is located in Cleveland, which follows the UTC-4 timezone.
With 13 direct flights a week between the two airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is the busiest route. United Airlines operates the earliest flight at 8:15am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest flight from LAX to CLE is with United Airlines at 10:45pm.
Your flight from Los Angeles to CLE won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Get to your destination in one go from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) are available from here.
United Airlines is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Los Angeles to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport jetting out of LAX.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between LAX and CLE is United Airlines.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier. An impressive 87.1% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
Located around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
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Los Angeles International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
LAX's address is One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
On public transport, you can travel from central Los Angeles to VNY in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Los Angeles to CLE flight? Relax in a hotel near Van Nuys Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
About Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Consider staying in a hotel near CLE if you're catching a late flight from Los Angeles to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Choose one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
CLE is located at 5300 Riverside Drive.
Getting from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to central Cleveland
From Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, central Cleveland is around 24 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
R 2,277 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Return flights start from R 4,498. These fares can change depending on availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Los Angeles to CLE. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
Affordable Los Angeles to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE). July is when most people visit Cleveland. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in May.
Lock in a Los Angeles to CLE plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Cleveland to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport in January when temperatures are between -10ºC (14ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Cleveland
Start your Cleveland trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum and Cleveland Museum of Art are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Cleveland must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Cleveland, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Travel about 193 kilometres south-west to Columbus to check off its top attractions. From Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Easton Town Centre, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Detroit is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 145 kilometres north-west of Cleveland. No trip is complete without a visit to Motown Museum, The Majestic Theatre and Detroit Institute of Arts.