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$82 Find cheap flights from San Diego to Cleveland

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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Cleveland (SAN-CLE)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Cleveland that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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10:46 am - 6:51 amSAN-CLE
17h 05m1 stop
9:58 pm - 7:25 pmCLE-SAN
24h 27m1 stop
$155Frontier
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Tue, Jul 9 - Tue, Jul 16
8:27 pm - 4:48 pmSAN-CLE
17h 21m2 stops
9:58 pm - 7:25 pmCLE-SAN
24h 27m1 stop
$161Frontier
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Tue, Jul 9 - Tue, Jul 16
7:59 pm - 5:34 pmSAN-CLE
18h 35m2 stops
5:00 am - 11:18 pmCLE-SAN
21h 18m2 stops
$248Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Jun 24 - Sat, Jun 29
10:10 am - 5:14 pmSAN-CLE
28h 04m2 stops
7:22 pm - 4:56 pmCLE-SAN
24h 34m2 stops
$274Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Jun 28 - Sun, Jul 14
9:08 am - 8:41 pmSAN-CLE
8h 33m1 stop
8:25 am - 10:07 pmCLE-SAN
16h 42m2 stops
Thu, Jul 25 - Sun, Jul 28
5:40 pm - 5:02 pmSAN-CLE
20h 22m1 stop
5:15 am - 7:37 amCLE-SAN
29h 22m3 stops
Fri, Aug 2 - Tue, Aug 6
9:48 am - 9:11 pmSAN-CLE
8h 23m2 stops
6:35 am - 10:43 amCLE-SAN
7h 08m1 stop
$463American Airlines
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Sat, Sep 28 - Sun, Oct 6
10:52 pm - 12:31 pmSAN-CLE
10h 39m1 stop
9:53 am - 3:13 pmCLE-SAN
8h 20m2 stops
$504American Airlines
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Sun, Jun 30 - Fri, Jul 5
7:26 pm - 9:54 amSAN-CLE
11h 28m2 stops
2:50 pm - 7:50 pmCLE-SAN
8h 00m1 stop
$513United Airlines
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Mon, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 3
9:24 pm - 10:10 amSAN-CLE
9h 46m2 stops
4:57 pm - 9:19 pmCLE-SAN
7h 22m1 stop
$581United Airlines
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Thu, Aug 1 - Mon, Aug 5

Flights from San Diego to Cleveland - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Cleveland to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Cleveland?

The average price of all flights from San Diego to Cleveland clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Cleveland on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to San Diego, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Cleveland?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Diego to Cleveland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to Cleveland is October, where tickets cost $249 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of tickets is $508 and $496 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Cleveland?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Diego to Cleveland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Cleveland, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 69 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Diego to Cleveland?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting San Diego to Cleveland were found on Frontier ($155) and Spirit Airlines ($248). Frontier proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $82.

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Low season

January

High season

May

Cheapest flight

$82
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Cleveland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Cleveland based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Cleveland

  • How do I get from San Diego city center to San Diego International Airport?

    Simply take a City Bus to and from the Airport. The shuttle buses operate in Terminals 1 and 2, from 5am to midnight, every 15min on weekdays, and every half hour on weekends and public holidays.

  • Can I leave my car at San Diego International Airport (SAN)?

    Absolutely. The San Diego International Airport (SAN) offers several long-term parking options to its passengers. You can choose from Curbside Valet, Smart Parking Garage, Orange Lot, Red Lot, Brown Lot, and Blue Lot.

  • Are there any kid-friendly amenities at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)?

    If you’re traveling with your kids, the airport offers play areas specifically for young kids including climbing structures at Gate A-10 in Concourse A and the Food Court in Concourse B. if you’re traveling with teens, they can browse using the airport’s free Wi-Fi as you await to proceed to your next destination.

  • What is the best way to get to downtown Cleveland from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)?

    Downtown Cleveland is just a short distance from the airport and The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) offers various convenient transportation services for this route. You can choose from shuttle services, public transit, direct rail, rental cars and taxis to help with transportation. The CLE shuttle is the most convenient transportation option to get you from the airport to your destination. If you take a train, you’ll be in downtown Cleveland in less than 30min.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Cleveland?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Cleveland was $82 for a one-way ticket and $155 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Diego and Cleveland?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Diego to Cleveland?

    San Diego airport is called San Diego and the only airport in Cleveland is Cleveland Hopkins Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Cleveland?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Diego to Cleveland flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Cleveland?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and Cleveland, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Cleveland from San Diego?

    Las Vegas is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Diego to Cleveland.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Cleveland, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Cleveland are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $485 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $486 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to Cleveland?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to Cleveland.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to Cleveland?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cleveland from San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to Cleveland?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cleveland with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and CLE can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to Cleveland?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cleveland from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to Cleveland

  • The San Diego International Airport (SAN) located in the northwestern part of downtown San Diego is the busiest in the area with approximately 20 million passengers every day. Some of the popular airlines operating at the airport include Alaska Airlines, Delta, Spirit Airlines, and JetBlue Airways among others. SAN has two terminals, each featuring two concourses and numerous gates for convenience purposes.
  • SAN currently boasts 3 lounges - the Airspace Lounge, the United Club, and the Delta Sky Club. The Aspire Lounge is open to all passengers departing from Terminal 2 irrespective of travel airline or class. Take a shower here and freshen up as you wait for your flight. They also offer a variety of dishes and beverages.
  • If you're a passenger with reduced mobility or suffer from another form of disability, SAN runs a “special assistance” program for such passengers. It’s free of charge and ensures you have a less stressful journey. Contact your airline at least 48h in advance to make a request for a wheelchair or any other special assistance throughout your journey.
  • Upon arrival at the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), you can opt to have something to eat as you rest after your journey. At Terminal 2, you will access multiple seafood joints, sushi, and salad places, not forgetting wine bars to wash down the delicacies. At Terminal 1, enjoy some custom-built burgers at The Counter or sample some of the numerous restaurants in the vicinity. You could also choose to have the wildly popular baby back ribs, classic sandwiches, and mesquite grilled chicken at Phil’s BBQ in Terminal 2.
  • If you’re traveling with your pet, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) offers two pet relief areas for your convenience. The first one can be found at the Main Concourse between the Central and North Checkpoints. The second pet relief area can be found outside between the terminal entrance and the parking garage. The airport provides pet waste collection bags and a trash can for you to clean up after your pet.
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Top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to Cleveland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Cleveland. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10295 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.0Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
7.4Food
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There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

4.0 OkayBrooke, Jun 2024SFO - MSP
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There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

I had a wonderful experience flying with delta. The gentleman taking care of us on our flight was so nice, accommodating, and attentive. He always was smiling and giving pins to the kids which made me smile. The flight was quick too and without turbulence. Thank you for the great flying experience.

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Plane was late because of a mechanical malfunction and the food listed as available was not. Flight attendants seem over worked and under paid. They just done seem happy. And that can be seen in their faces.

Everything went well with the flight. But one of the flight attendants had on inappropriate pants. She had on an old worn out pair of sweat pants. The back seam was unrivaled and should not have been worn for work. If I had not seen her in the airport with the standard type of luggage, I certainly would not have thought she was working for Delta. Not a good look at all for representation.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

The plane was one hour late cause they were doing some reparations with us on the plane no mention I was in the first seat and the door was open the entire time with 8 degrees! The plane was totally dirty no mention old ! The staff was nice but no put together, the attention to details and passenger experience is missing and i always travel first !!! Is better the lounge than the plane! KLM/air France every details is taken care maybe you need a creative creator or experience client need asap was terrible and not memorable for the price that I payed very dissatisfied

Horrible, the flights kept delaying, so it is obvious that we won't be able to make it to the next connection. No easier/real agent on site to help you figure this out. UA agent on other counters refuse to assist you and direct us to use the QR code/call customer service. So inefficient and poor. While technology seems convenient, but it's not the best interest/experience for customers need help while there is active issue need assistance.

Flight was delayed due to the late arrival of the catering truck, which is quite unacceptable. There was a beverage service, but no pretzel, or cookie, or nuts were served in coach.

I had a great flight. Everything went smoothly and the flight arrived early.

On time take off…US cabins look tired and need of refresh!

I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

Terrible! The plane was old and you are required to connect your own device to their Wi-Fi rather than have entertainment options in the back of the seat in front of you. The Wi-Fi went out during the flight and there was only one plug for the devices every two seats. Three out of five surrounding my family did not work. The seats and spaces under them were so small I could not fit my backpack, which I’ve always brought on flights and fit before no problem. The crew were unpleasant and patronizing.

Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

The flight was delayed several times without explanation. The seats were terribly uncomfortable and wifi isn’t included. All these make for a less than ideal flight.

Internet service was erratic. Crew service was poor and slow. My luggage on this non-stop flight was lost and not recovered

Experience was bad. 3.5 hour delay for a 2.5 hour trip. There was no r Transparency about the reason for the delay and it was done 30 mins at a time.

Flight was 1/2 hour delayed leaving Phoenix. Otherwise it was an average flight. Flight crew on this trip was very nice.

Horrible - they lied to me about baggage & boarding, even though I specifically spoke to their agents the day before my flight about my issue. When I showed up they did not let me board and stranded me at my airport until I bought a new flight with money I did not have to spend.

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

Food options were limited which is absolutely embarrassing for a Flight of this size The staff did not come around as much and I am not accustomed to such poor service from American Airlines Drinks I believe were limited to soda and water

Do not eat the bagel! Otherwise, good albeit late, breakfast in first. Boarding downgrade only because flight was delayed due to plane change due to undisclosed problem with original aircraft. I did not use entertainment.

Crew were attentive and friendly. Flight was smooth and early! I enjoyed the less crowded plane. Thank you!

Flight was canceled less than 6 hours before takeoff, rebooked on a flight that was twice as long and left earlier so we couldn’t make it, when using text support option took over 2 hours to speak with someone.

Terrible legroom, seats do not recline, tray table the size of an iPhone, delayed flight, have to pay 5$ to get a cup of water onboard.

The crew was the best and very accommodating I know you don't offer any complimentary items but water and coffee will not break the bank !!

My mother was HARASSED AND ACCOSTED by the gate agent for her bag. I pre purchased the bag fee and the gate agent made my 78 year old mother board, deplane, re pay for her bag fee and board again. The gate agent made my mother pick up her own bag and REFUSED to help her, she is an older woman who wasn’t bothering anyone on a flight that had maybe 30’total passengers. I am going to sue this airlines for their HORRIBLE customer service and treatment of my mother, and all this occurred the day after Mother’s Day!!!

Horrible, first flight delayed. They switched my connecting flight while I was en route and even though I was originally supposed to be on the flight going back home to boston, refused to let me board and told me I would have to wait for next flight that was 14 hours later. Ended up renting a car and driving 6.5 hours back home. Still getting messages about flight and it is now showing that the other flight they put me on is now canceled and I would have to wait 24 hours for the next one. I will never book with spirit again

They stuck us with multiple extra fees. I will never fly spirit again

Overall it was a miserable experience... I will never fly spirit for more than a 3 hour flight or overnight.

My wife and I are both handicapped and at boarding they upgraded us to a seat closer to the front rather than all the way towards the back. Much appreciated.

Kayak does not know that spirit airlines charged me $70 to fly. But the bag check-in was $89 each way. This is false advertising to lure people. Spirit airlines sends bunch of emails after flight purchases to buy wifi, better seats, priority boarding, secure reserved seats. This is false advertising. Up front pricing. I would of flown jet blue or Alaska airlines.

One hour late taking off. Concerning, very hard landing. Uncomfortable seats with no recline. Extremely slow baggage claim. Very professional, knowledgeable flight attendants. Brand new, very clean plane.

I strongly dislike Frontier. I find them barebones, the seats not particularly comfortable, the nickel and diming is maddening, the app is TERRIBLE - super confusing to navigate, and the last 4 frontier flights I have flown have been on AVERAGE 2 hours late, one ruining a fancy night out in Vegas with reservations made well in advance, which was nodded to with a measly 5000 miles, which translates to almost nothing. At least credit a free checked bag or something.

8 hr delay. had to buy another ticket with another airline

Four and a half hour delay in total. What frustrates me most is the poor communication and disorganization.

I appreciated the upgrade to free cary-on bag and seat selection at no charge

Flight was delay 9hrs and nothing was provided at airport, had to go and get a room to sleep in, paid for Uber back and fort with no offers until we landed back home a 1hr later for a $75 voucher for a future flight.

Fecal matter in seat back pocket. Presumably from a kids diaper.

Our flight was delayed an hour, then when we got to board our flight finally, we were waiting in our seats for take off for 45 minutes before it was communicated that there was a maintenance issue therefore we waited on the plane for over an hour while that was resolved. We did not get to Phoenix until almost 3 hours after we were originally supposed to. This was the first and last time I will be flying Frontier.

There were 3 leg for the trip and each leg was delayed by 90 minutes or more. The boarding process takes forever with people waiting on the jetway even though most folks do not have carry-on. The whole process is poorly managed.

They cancelled the flight then did nothing to help us rebook. It was awful - I won’t fly with them again

The process of buying the ticket and navigating all the hidden charges that Frontier throws at you was a terrible experience. The actual airport experience and flying was fine.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Diego to Cleveland found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/25Tue
2 stopsFrontier
9h 49mSAN-CLE
$82
8/22Thu
1 stopFrontier
23h 55mSAN-CLE
$94
8/3Sat
1 stopFrontier
8h 13mSAN-CLE
$97
7/18Thu
1 stopFrontier
8h 28mSAN-CLE
$99
6/28Fri
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
28h 04mSAN-CLE
$102
8/22Thu
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
10h 46mSAN-CLE
$116
7/1Mon
2 stopsUnited Airlines
11h 28mSAN-CLE
$244
11/22Fri
1 stopDelta
8h 12mSAN-CLE
$258
7/7Sun
1 stopUnited Airlines
8h 25mSAN-CLE
$302
6/26Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
8h 16mSAN-CLE
$725

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Last minute flights from San Diego to Cleveland

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Diego to Cleveland that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/13Thu
multi-stopFrontier
11h 21mSAN-CLE
6/14Fri
multi-stopFrontier
13h 34mCLE-SAN
$328
6/13Thu
multi-stopFrontier
31h 08mSAN-CLE
6/14Fri
multi-stopFrontier
22h 09mCLE-SAN
$336
6/14Fri
multi-stopFrontier
8h 07mSAN-CLE
6/18Tue
multi-stopFrontier
24h 25mCLE-SAN
$348
6/12Wed
multi-stop
8h 35mSAN-CLE
6/14Fri
multi-stop
13h 34mCLE-SAN
$558
6/12Wed
multi-stop
19h 50mSAN-CLE
6/14Fri
multi-stop
22h 10mCLE-SAN
$643
6/13Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
20h 43mSAN-CLE
6/14Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
32h 04mCLE-SAN
$691
6/12Wed
multi-stop
31h 04mSAN-CLE
6/14Fri
multi-stop
22h 10mCLE-SAN
$696
6/12Wed
multi-stopFrontier
17h 01mSAN-CLE
6/14Fri
multi-stopFrontier
25h 57mCLE-SAN
$703
6/14Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 41mSAN-CLE
6/18Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
12h 11mCLE-SAN
$1,082
6/13Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
13h 08mSAN-CLE
6/14Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
18h 06mCLE-SAN
$1,124

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San Diego - Cleveland Flights

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San Diego (SAN)United States

Destination:

Cleveland (CLE)United States

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Cleveland - San Diego

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