Eleven airlines serve Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), connecting Northeast Ohio to 54 nonstop markets across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. This is the airline directory — which carriers fly here, where they sit in the airport, and how to pick the right one for your trip. For gate-by-gate navigation, see our airlines and gate guide.
Cleveland Hopkins TSA Wait Times (CLE) – Security Tips & Checkpoints
Cleveland Airport Terminal B Map (CLE) – Gates, Food & Layout
Airline Directory: Who Flies from CLE and Where They Sit
- United Airlines — Concourse C. CLE’s largest tenant; nonstops to Chicago O’Hare, Denver, Houston, Newark, Washington Dulles, San Francisco, and more. Star Alliance.
- American Airlines — Concourse C. Nonstops to Charlotte, Chicago O’Hare, Dallas–Fort Worth, Miami, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Washington Reagan. oneworld.
- Delta Air Lines — Concourse B. Nonstops to Atlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis, New York (LGA/JFK), and Boston. SkyTeam.
- Southwest Airlines — Concourse B. Nonstops to Chicago Midway, Baltimore, Denver, Nashville, Orlando, Tampa, Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Dallas Love Field.
- Frontier Airlines — Concourse A. Ultra-low-cost nonstops to Denver, Orlando, Las Vegas, Atlanta, and seasonal international (Cancun, Punta Cana, San Juan).
- Spirit Airlines ceased all operations in May 2026 and no longer serves CLE.
- JetBlue Airways — Concourse C. Nonstops including Boston and New York.
- Alaska Airlines — Concourse C. Nonstops to Seattle.
- Air Canada — Concourse C. Nonstop to Toronto (YYZ). Star Alliance.
- Aer Lingus — Concourse C. Seasonal nonstop to Dublin — CLE’s only nonstop transatlantic route, operated on an Airbus A321LR.
- Avelo Airlines and seasonal/charter operators (Sun Country, vacation charters) — Concourse A, schedules vary by season.
Concourse assignments can shift with schedules, so always confirm your gate on the departure boards or your airline’s app. Airline contact and nonstop-destination listings are maintained at clevelandairport.com.
Choosing Your Airline at CLE
Flying for the lowest fare? Frontier on Concourse A consistently offers the cheapest base fares from CLE — but price the total trip, not the headline fare: checked bags, seat selection, and carry-on fees add up fast on ultra-low-cost carriers. Avelo is worth checking for seasonal routes.
Chasing elite status or alliance perks? Your alliance determines your lounge and upgrade options at CLE: Star Alliance (United, Air Canada), oneworld (American), or SkyTeam (Delta). CLE has a United Club (Concourse C) and an American Admirals Club (Concourse C, near C4) plus The Club CLE (Concourse B, open to all airlines) — details on our CLE lounge guide.
Want the simplest experience? Southwest’s no-change-fee policy and two-free-bags history made it a favorite, though its baggage policy has changed — check current terms before you book. Delta and the legacy carriers include a free carry-on and personal item on standard fares; first checked bags typically run around $30 on domestic itineraries, with fees rising for additional bags.
Flying internationally? Your realistic options from CLE are Aer Lingus to Dublin (seasonal), Air Canada to Toronto, and Frontier’s seasonal Caribbean/Mexico nonstops. Everything else connects through a hub.
Check-In, Baggage, and Services
Every airline at CLE offers self-service check-in kiosks, mobile boarding passes, baggage-drop counters, and customer-service desks on the departures level. Wheelchair assistance and family boarding help are available through your airline — request them when you book (see our accessibility guide and family guide). For international departures, arrive three hours early; two hours is the standard guidance for domestic flights.
Keep planning: Cleveland Airport Guides for every CLE guide in one place
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