Cleveland (CLE) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights
United Airlines, American Airlines fly nonstop from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, with about 20 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,052-mile flight takes about 4h 59m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,052 mi · 3,302 km
- Flight time
- 4h 59m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 78%
Airlines flying CLE to LAX
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 13 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-900ER | 89,353 | 5h 0m |
| American Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 12,674 | 4h 56m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
CLE to LAX flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:15am and the last at 6:43pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 776United Airlines | 7:15am | 9:12am | 10 | 83% |
| UA 1224United Airlines | 7:22am | 9:23am | 21 | 89% |
| UA 679United Airlines | 3:45pm | 5:46pm | 22 | 90% |
| AA 650American Airlines | 6:43pm | 8:26pm | 4 | 60% |
Is CLE to LAX on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 84% of 759 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 2pm were the most punctual (97%), those around 6pm the least (65%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (35%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 640 | 88% | 7 min | 0.3% |
| American Airlines | 119 | 60% | 24 min | 0.8% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 70 | 86% | |
| 7am to 8am | 237 | 87% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 39 | 97% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 275 | 89% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 43 | 65% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 52 | 65% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 36 | 53% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 58 | 7,673 | |
| September 2025 | 51 | 6,468 | |
| October 2025 | 55 | 7,124 | |
| November 2025 | 59 | 7,405 | |
| December 2025 | 77 | 9,595 | |
| January 2026 | 41 | 5,854 | |
| February 2026 | 29 | 4,434 | |
| March 2026 | 50 | 8,051 | |
| April 2026 | 75 | 8,638 | |
| May 2026 | 86 | 11,635 | |
| June 2026 | 90 | 12,069 | |
| July 2026 | 88 | 13,081 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.