Flying from San Diego to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE): what you need to know
Kick off your travels at one of San Diego's main airports, San Diego International Airport (SAN) or McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Check out your options for booking a flight from San Diego to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) departing from either of these.
Cleveland is 3 hours ahead of San Diego. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is located in Cleveland, which operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from San Diego to CLE.
Getting on a plane during a peak month like July? High seasons (like summer, Christmas and New Year) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
SAN is approximately 5 kilometres from central San Diego. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will give you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near San Diego International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from San Diego to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
About Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
If you're arriving on a late flight from San Diego to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near CLE:
Getting from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to central Cleveland
From Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Cleveland is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 23 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
R 2,146 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from San Diego to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Return flights start from R 4,292. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
To find cheap tickets from San Diego to CLE, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap tickets from San Diego to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Check out the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across every month and land a great deal.
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The best time to fly from San Diego to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
May is the quietest time of year to fly to Cleveland. Alternatively, join the crowds and get away in July. This is the busiest month for flights from San Diego to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Cleveland. July is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from San Diego to CLE sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 28ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from San Diego to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport in January when temperatures average between -10ºC and 4ºC.
More about Cleveland
After locking in your flight from San Diego to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Cleveland:
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum and Cleveland Museum of Art are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Cleveland must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at West Side Market.
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