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Cheapest return flight
£259
Typical prices: £229-£350
Southwest
Tue 20/11Sun 2/12
CLE - LAX • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
£278
Typical prices: £251-£364
United Airlines
Sat 3/11Sat 17/11
CLE - LAX • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with United Airlines and American Airlines. Average duration is 5h 09m
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Most punctual • 94% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 20 weeks in advance save around 34% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 14% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg £187 (return)
Shortest trip • 6h 37m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Cleveland to Los Angeles (CLE-LAX)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Cleveland to Los Angeles

Fri, 20 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
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13:45 - 20:55CLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-LAX Los Angeles
10h 10m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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11:55 - 20:50LAX  Los Angeles-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
5h 55m1 stop Lambert-St Louis
£259Southwest
Tue, 5 Jan - Tue, 19 Jan
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06:30 - 12:45CLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-LAX Los Angeles
9h 15m2 stops Denver Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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12:00 - 22:40LAX  Los Angeles-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
7h 40m2 stops Tucson Denver Intl
£262Southwest
Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
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14:20 - 21:15CLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-LAX Los Angeles
9h 55m2 stops Chicago Midway Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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11:25 - 22:50LAX  Los Angeles-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
8h 25m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Denver Intl
£263Southwest
Thu, 22 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
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18:40 - 23:55CLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-LAX Los Angeles
8h 15m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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21:50 - 09:30LAX  Los Angeles-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
8h 40m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
£270Southwest
Thu, 5 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov
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16:00 - 20:55CLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-LAX Los Angeles
7h 55m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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21:40 - 10:10LAX  Los Angeles-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
9h 30m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago Midway
£272Southwest
Sat, 17 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct
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18:40 - 22:45CLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-LAX Los Angeles
7h 05m1 stop Nashville Intl
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23:55 - 10:00LAX  Los Angeles-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
7h 05m1 stop Chicago Midway
£273Southwest
Thu, 17 Dec - Thu, 24 Dec
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13:45 - 20:40CLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-LAX Los Angeles
9h 55m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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08:55 - 20:45LAX  Los Angeles-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
8h 50m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Lambert-St Louis
£274Southwest
Fri, 4 Dec - Sun, 6 Dec
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06:00 - 12:20CLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-LAX Los Angeles
9h 20m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
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22:03 - 12:01LAX  Los Angeles-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
10h 58m1 stop Boston Logan Intl
£276JetBlue
Thu, 10 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec
Southwest Logo
06:30 - 12:45CLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-LAX Los Angeles
9h 15m2 stops Denver Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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08:55 - 20:45LAX  Los Angeles-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
8h 50m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Lambert-St Louis
£277Southwest
Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
United Airlines Logo
15:40 - 17:52CLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-LAX Los Angeles
5h 12mdirect
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09:43 - 17:16LAX  Los Angeles-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
4h 33mdirect
£278United Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Cleveland to Los Angeles flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Cleveland to Los Angeles with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Cleveland to Los Angeles?

Return flights from Cleveland to Los Angeles start at £259. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from £229 to £350. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £259 on Southwest.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cleveland to Los Angeles?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cleveland to Los Angeles and is 6% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 3% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cleveland to Los Angeles?

  • January is the cheapest month to fly from Cleveland to Los Angeles at £246 return.
  • March (£303) and June (£302) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 22% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Cleveland to Los Angeles the cheapest?

Flights from Cleveland to Los Angeles are cheapest 20 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 34% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Cleveland to Los Angeles flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

£140
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (6% more expensive on average)
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Your Cleveland to Los Angeles flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Cleveland to Los Angeles flights?

    Among airlines operating Cleveland to Los Angeles flights:

    • United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines are available on the route from Cleveland to Los Angeles?

    2 airlines operate flights between Cleveland and Los Angeles. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • United Airlines
    • American Airlines

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Cleveland to Los Angeles?

    Flights from Cleveland to Los Angeles usually depart from Cleveland Hopkins Intl (CLE) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Cleveland to Los Angeles flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy class class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Cleveland to Los Angeles?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Cleveland to Los Angeles.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Cleveland to Los Angeles?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £187 return via Orlando (MCO), compared with £292 for direct.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Cleveland to Los Angeles?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £30–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Cleveland to Los Angeles?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Cleveland to Los Angeles pass through?

    One-stop flights from Cleveland to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 41% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) – 14% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 9% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago Midway (MDW) – 7% of one-stop connections

    Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cleveland to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the Cleveland to Los Angeles route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £271 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £297, a difference of £27. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Cleveland to Los Angeles?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cleveland to Los Angeles route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 35 minutes.

  • How are flight departures from Cleveland to Los Angeles spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Cleveland to Los Angeles flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 33%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Los Angeles?

    Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center, and Santa Monica State Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Cleveland to Los Angeles?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cleveland to Los Angeles:

    • Earliest: departs at 06:31 and lands at 11:40
    • Latest: departs at 20:16 and lands at 01:25.

    The flight takes about 5h 09m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Cleveland to Los Angeles flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 33% above the route average of £286. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Cleveland to Los Angeles?

    A direct flight from Cleveland to Los Angeles takes 5h 09m, covering 2,047 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Cleveland to Los Angeles?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Cleveland to Los Angeles changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £259 to £2,407. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Cleveland to Los Angeles looking right now?

    One-way fares from Cleveland to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £152, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Cleveland to Los Angeles?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Cleveland to Los Angeles?

    Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 37m, compared to 6h 53m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 7h 05m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

  • What is the time difference between Cleveland and Los Angeles?

    Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Cleveland (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which car hire options are available at Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?

    Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £3 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Ace
    • Thrifty
    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Alamo

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Cleveland to Los Angeles flight?

    Return flights from Cleveland to Los Angeles range from £229 to £350, with an average of £286 over the past 12 months. Anything below £229 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Cleveland to Los Angeles flights?

    Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Cleveland to Los Angeles flights:

    • • American Airlines
    • • JetBlue

    Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

Your guide to booking Cleveland to Los Angeles flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average £271 – about £27 less than Sunday (9% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 20 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 34% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cleveland to Los Angeles trip for January. Fares historically average £246 return in that month – typically £56 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, United Airlines is the strongest pick on this route. 94% of United Airlines flights from Cleveland to Los Angeles arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 92%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 2 hours35 minutes, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Orlando Airport (MCO) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £187 return on this route – about £105 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Los Angeles Airport.
    - Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
    - Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
    - Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel

Prefer to fly direct from Cleveland to Los Angeles?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Cleveland Hopkins Intl Airport to Los Angeles Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cleveland Hopkins Intl to Los Angeles

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Tuesday

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Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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