Cleveland (CLE) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights
An economy award from Cleveland (CLE) to Los Angeles (LAX) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Cleveland (CLE) to Los Angeles (LAX): American Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 2,049 miles (3,297 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 35 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chicago, Chicago and Las Vegas and more.
How many miles CLE to LAX costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $33.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 12,500 | $25.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $30.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 13,000 | $5.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 16,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices, and 7 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from CLE to LAX
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book CLE to LAX with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
CLE to LAX with one stop
35 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more the whole way
+3
- Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more the whole way+2
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Phoenix (PHX)Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more the whole way+2
- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way+2
- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
- Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
+1
- Via Austin (AUS)Frontier Airlines, then American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 2 more+1
- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way+1
CLE to LAX: common questions
How many miles does CLE to LAX cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (12,500), Alaska Atmos Rewards (12,500) and Avianca LifeMiles (12,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from CLE to LAX?
American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Cleveland (CLE) to Los Angeles (LAX).
How far is Cleveland from Los Angeles by plane?
Cleveland (CLE) and Los Angeles (LAX) are 2,049 miles (3,297 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book CLE to LAX award flights?
22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Cleveland and Los Angeles?
The most direct connections are through Chicago (MDW), Chicago (ORD), Las Vegas (LAS), Denver (DEN) and Detroit (DTW). On 33 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Chicago.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.