Flying from Atlanta to Cleveland: what you need to know
Atlanta's main airport is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Explore your options for leaving from this base when booking flights from Atlanta to Cleveland.
When it comes to where you'll hop off the plane, Cleveland's chief hub is Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE).
On average, direct flights from Atlanta to Cleveland take 1 hour 48 minutes. Cleveland and Atlanta share the same timezone (UTC-4), meaning you won't have to change your watch once you arrive.
With 76 weekly flights between the two airports, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is the most popular route. Board the earliest flight from Atlanta to Cleveland with Delta Air Lines at 07:05. If you'd like to make the most of your day before taking off, the last departure from ATL to CLE is with Delta Air Lines at 23:20.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Atlanta to Cleveland.
If you're heading away during a public holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
You don't need your passport or a visa to travel within United States. You will need a valid form of identification however, such as a driver's license or an ID card. Make sure they're on your packing list once you've booked your cheap flights from Atlanta to Cleveland.
Flying from Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
You can get a direct flight from Atlanta to Cleveland leaving from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Begin your trip at ATL and arrive at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE).
When jetting out of ATL, you can catch a direct flight from Atlanta to Cleveland with Delta Air Lines.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and maybe even explore another city. When browsing flights from Atlanta to Cleveland departing from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
ATL is about 11 miles from central Atlanta. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 17 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour and 9 minutes.
In search of a handy hotel close to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Atlanta to Cleveland, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving in Cleveland
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to central Cleveland takes around 23 minutes by car. It's approximately 15 miles away.
It'll take around 1 hour and 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
If you have a late flight from Atlanta to Cleveland, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near CLE:
How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Cleveland
$48 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Atlanta to Cleveland. Return flights start from $83. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Book 9 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from Atlanta to Cleveland.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Atlanta to Cleveland. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Best time to go to Cleveland
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Atlanta to Cleveland. July is the busiest month to visit Cleveland. If you want a quieter vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Atlanta to Cleveland for July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cleveland to range from 59ºF to 82ºF.
If you like cooler conditions, book a cheap ticket from Atlanta to Cleveland in January when temperatures average between 14ºF and 39ºF.
More about Cleveland
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Cleveland right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Atlanta to Cleveland:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art and West Side Market are top sights which should be on any well-planned Cleveland itinerary.
Complete your Cleveland trip with a car rental
Discover our range of car rentals once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Atlanta to Cleveland. Whether you're looking for a compact ride, roomy sedan or even something that'll turn heads, you can compare companies in one go to find the perfect deal.