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Cleveland.$285 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 May, returning Mon, 5 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 3 May, arriving in Cleveland Hopkins International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cleveland Hopkins International on Mon, 5 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $285, select.
Cleveland.$302 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Apr, returning Sun, 27 Apr.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Fri, 25 Apr, arriving in Cleveland Hopkins International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cleveland Hopkins International on Sun, 27 Apr, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $302, select.
Cleveland.$304 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Apr, returning Fri, 2 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 25 Apr, arriving in Cleveland Hopkins International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cleveland Hopkins International on Fri, 2 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $304, select.
Cleveland.$351 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 May, returning Sat, 31 May.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Fri, 30 May, arriving in Cleveland Hopkins International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Cleveland Hopkins International on Sat, 31 May, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $351, select.
Cleveland.$359 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 May, returning Sun, 1 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Sat, 24 May, arriving in Cleveland Hopkins International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cleveland Hopkins International on Sun, 1 Jun, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $359, select.
Cleveland.$360 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Jul, returning Tue, 5 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Thu, 31 Jul, arriving in Cleveland Hopkins International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cleveland Hopkins International on Tue, 5 Aug, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $360, select.
Cleveland.$360 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Jun, returning Wed, 11 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 10 Jun, arriving in Cleveland Hopkins International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Cleveland Hopkins International on Wed, 11 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $360, select.
Cleveland.$388 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Jun, returning Wed, 11 Jun.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Tue, 10 Jun, arriving in Cleveland Hopkins International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Cleveland Hopkins International on Wed, 11 Jun, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $388, select.

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Chicago to Cleveland: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$285
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time1 hr, 20 mins
Most popular airlineAlaska Airlines
Average flights per week502

Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Cleveland: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Cleveland: Cleveland Burke Lakefront, Cleveland Hopkins International and Akron / Canton Regional.
The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago to Cleveland is $285. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 19 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Cleveland.
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and Envoy Air fly direct from Chicago to Cleveland.
As of April 2025, there are 502 flights per week flying from Chicago to Cleveland.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Cleveland is usually April 2025.
If you're flying from Chicago, the cheapest airport near Cleveland is Cleveland Hopkins International – which is 16.0 km away from the centre of Cleveland. We've found flights into this airport from $285.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Cleveland on Saturday, 3 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 19 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cleveland but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cleveland is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 8°C. July is typically the warmest month in Cleveland, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -6°C. The rainiest month is July.
The cheapest airline that flies to Cleveland is Frontier Airlines. And the cheapest airline that flies to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is Southwest Airlines.

Travelling from Chicago to Cleveland: what you need to know

  • Start planning your trip by checking out the ideal departure point for your flight from Chicago to Cleveland. Explore your options for taking off from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), two of the city's main airports.

  • Touch down at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE). This is how most airline passengers arrive in Cleveland.

  • 1 hour 17 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Chicago to Cleveland. Based in the UTC-4 timezone, Cleveland is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

  • With 114 weekly flights between the two airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is the busiest route. Board the earliest flight from Chicago to Cleveland with American Airlines at 07:00. If you're keen to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from ORD to CLE is with United Airlines at 21:45.

  • Leave enough time to make your flight from Chicago to Cleveland. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.

  • Once you've found cheap flights from Chicago to Cleveland, get your travel documents in order. A visa or passport isn't required since you're travelling within United States. As long as you have another valid proof of identity, such as an ID card or driver's licence, you're good to go.

Flying from Chicago

O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • You can catch a direct flight from Chicago to Cleveland departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Begin your trip at ORD and land at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE).

  • United Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Chicago to Cleveland jetting out of ORD.

  • Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing flights from Chicago to Cleveland leaving from O'Hare International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:

    • Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)

    • Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

  • Located around 40 kilometres from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport will take roughly 54 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Chicago to Cleveland? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near O'Hare International Airport:

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • Visit friends or family or just take a moment to freshen up with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Chicago to Cleveland, here's where you can stop when setting off from O'Hare International Airport:

    • Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)

    • Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

  • Using public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 46 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 21 minutes.

  • Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Chicago to Cleveland, take things easy in one of these hotels close to Chicago Midway International Airport:

Arriving in Cleveland

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)

How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Cleveland

  • At the moment, $143 is the best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Cleveland. The cheapest price for a return flight is $285. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To secure cheap tickets from Chicago to Cleveland, book your journey 11 months before your departure.

  • The cheapest month for flight tickets from Chicago to Cleveland is July. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the dates with the lowest fares.

  • Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from Chicago to Cleveland. You don't need to check back in every day to see whether prices have dropped. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price.

  • Use filters to tailor your flights from Chicago to Cleveland. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Best time to go to Cleveland

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Chicago to Cleveland. To avoid the crowds, visit Cleveland in May.

  • Book your flight from Chicago to Cleveland for July if you want to head to the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cleveland to range from 15ºC to 28ºC.

  • Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Cleveland in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -10ºC and 4ºC on average.

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