Travelling from New York to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE): What you need to know
Begin your travels at one of New York's main airports, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Explore your options for booking a flight from New York to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) taking off from either of these.
The average length of a direct New York to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport flight is 2 hours.
New York and Cleveland (where Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is located) share the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch when you arrive.
The busiest route is from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), with 35 direct services every week. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from JFK to CLE is the 7:40am American Airlines service. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 10:30pm with Delta Air Lines.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from New York to CLE. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's a good idea to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You can take a direct flight from New York to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) out of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
You'll find a direct flight from New York to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport with Delta Air Lines. This popular airline operates services from JFK.
Delta Air Lines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from JFK to CLE.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route.
JFK is around 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
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Of the departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% land on time at their destination.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You can book a direct New York to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) flight ticket out of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Check if flying out of EWR makes more sense for your journey.
Get on your direct flight from New York to CLE with United Airlines. This is one of the main carriers operating this route out of EWR.
On the EWR to CLE route, United Airlines is the preferred choice for many passengers.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier flying from Newark Liberty International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, with 79.12% of its services landing on time.
You can arrive at EWR from central New York in approximately 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 24 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to CLE flight:
73.3% of flights taking off from Newark Liberty International Airport arrive according to schedule.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Board once and be on your way from LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Direct flights from New York to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport are available from here.
Select your airline and prepare for takeoff. These carriers offer direct New York to CLE flight tickets from LGA:
Delta Air Lines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from LGA to CLE.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is Delta Air Lines.
The trip to LGA from the centre of New York is around 1 hour on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 25 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near LaGuardia Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early New York to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport flight:
LGA has an on-time performance rating of 80.0%. This means most of its flights arrive at their destination as expected and your trip goes off without a hitch.
The street address of LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from New York to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CLE instead:
CLE is located at 5300 Riverside Drive.
Getting from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to central Cleveland
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is around 24 kilometres from the centre of Cleveland. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is ₹ 4,075. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 7,003. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from New York to CLE. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from New York to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
July is the busiest month for flights from New York to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE). Plan your visit to Cleveland in May if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Cleveland is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your New York to CLE flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees temperatures of between -10ºC and 4ºC. Search for cheap tickets from New York to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Cleveland
Once you've booked your flight from New York to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Cleveland:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Cleveland when you're ready to go sightseeing. Make your way to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum followed by Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
Explore more of the United States
Cleveland will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometres south-west of Cleveland, a trip to Columbus will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Easton Town Centre.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in the United States, consider Detroit, roughly 145 kilometres north-west of Cleveland. Motown Museum, The Majestic Theatre and Detroit Institute of Arts are among its highlights.
