Travelling from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE): what you need to know
Cleveland's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Cleveland three hours ahead of Ontario.
To ensure you catch your ONT to CLE flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Ontario International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between ONT and CLE include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Denver International Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
Handy information about Ontario International Airport (ONT)
You'll find ONT at 2900 E. Airport Drive.
Ontario International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 83% of flights that depart ONT arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Ontario International Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Ontario. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Ontario International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to ONT:
Arriving at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Reserve a hotel near CLE if you have a late Ontario International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cleveland Hopkins International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Budget and experience more of Cleveland and beyond.
Reserve your vehicle from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport several weeks before your departure date to lock in the best possible deal. If you're planning to travel during a busy period, you may want to book even earlier.
Getting from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to central Cleveland
You'll find CLE at 5300 Riverside Drive.
From Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Cleveland is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Ontario International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Cleveland. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Ontario International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Cleveland during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ONT to CLE in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -10ºC (14ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Chicago is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Cleveland. Around 499 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
Around 209 kilometres south-west of Cleveland, Columbus is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.