Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
IATA: CLE · 18 km from downtown Cleveland · 30 km from University Circle
Best for all arrivals to ClevelandCleveland Hopkins is a single-terminal airport with concourses A, B, C, and D, handling all domestic and the limited international traffic into the city. American, United, Delta, Southwest, Spirit, and Frontier are the dominant carriers here. The airport is notably compact by US standards, which means baggage claim and ground transport are reached quickly after landing.
| Transport | Cost (approx) | Duration |
|---|
| RTA Red Line rapid transit | USD $2.50 one-way | 20-25 min to downtown |
| Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) | USD $20-$35 to downtown | 20-30 min depending on traffic |
| Metered taxi | USD $35-$45 to downtown | 20-35 min to city centre |
Akron-Canton Airport
IATA: CAK · 72 km from downtown Cleveland · 60 km from Akron
Budget alternative for select routesAkron-Canton serves as a secondary option for Cleveland-area travellers, primarily via Allegiant Air and a handful of other carriers. Fares here can undercut CLE on certain leisure routes, particularly to Sun Belt destinations. Ground transfer to Cleveland requires a car or rideshare, so factor that into your total trip cost.
| Transport | Cost (approx) | Duration |
|---|
| Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) | USD $65-$90 to downtown Cleveland | 50-65 min to downtown Cleveland |
| Rental car | USD $40-$70/day | 55-65 min drive to Cleveland |