Are there direct flights from Cleveland to Washington, D.C.?

Direct flights from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. are available, making up 24.5% of the total flights observed in the trailing 90 days. For flights that include connections, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options exist, a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop.

What's the flight time from Cleveland to Washington, D.C.?

The typical direct flight from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. has a duration of 1 hour and 18 minutes, covering a distance of 463 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, are considerably longer, with a median duration of 7 hours and 39 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

Should I set a price alert for Cleveland to Washington, D.C. flights?

Historically, flight deals for the Cleveland to Washington, D.C. route have been frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations occur regularly, making it beneficial to monitor fares. Setting a price alert could help travelers identify opportune moments to book their flights at a more favorable rate.

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Cleveland to Washington, D.C.: Overview

Insights for flights from Cleveland to Washington, D.C.

Right now, only 2% of recent fares from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $207–$393, with a median of $272. Currently, prices are significantly above the typical level, indicating a less favorable time for finding cheap flights from Cleveland to Washington, D.C.

The journey from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. covers a distance of 498 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick travel experience, though connecting itineraries can extend the total time.

A typical journey from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. takes about 8h 35m, including connections. This duration reflects that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stop. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, the total travel time accounts for layovers and transfers.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 24.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For those flights that do connect, the median number of stopovers is 2. This means you should generally expect a journey with multiple segments rather than a direct flight from Cleveland to Washington, D.C.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Cleveland to Washington, D.C., the data indicates that August, October, and November are typically the most affordable months. During these months, the median fare is $207. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you secure a better fare.

How much is a round trip from Cleveland to Washington, D.C.

Regular price: $178 - $351

Prices for flights from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. is between $178 and $351. The current lowest deal is $102 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 15-Oct 17.

now $102

Low $178

High $351

The cheapest time to fly from Cleveland to Washington, D.C.

The cheapest month to fly from Cleveland to Washington is August, with a median price of $207. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $625. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $207

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $625

Jan

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Direct flights from Cleveland to Washington, D.C.

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Cleveland to Washington, D.C.

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - Washington, D.C.

Cleveland (CLE) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Frontier Airlines

$505

$333

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - Washington, D.C.

Cleveland (CLE) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Frontier Airlines

$505

$288

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - Washington, D.C.

Cleveland (CLE) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Frontier Airlines

$365

$233

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - Washington, D.C.

Cleveland (CLE) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Frontier Airlines

$359

$197

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - Washington, D.C.

Cleveland (CLE) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Frontier Airlines

$357

$233

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - Washington, D.C.

Cleveland (CLE) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

American Airlines

$153

$116

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cleveland to Washington, D.C.

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$505 → $289

43%

2 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 16

$525 → $348

34%

2 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 19

$505 → $335

34%

4 nights

Sep 24 - Sep 28

$359 → $198

45%

Popular Airports to fly from Cleveland to Washington, D.C.

Cleveland - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. are below the typical level at $102.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August, October, or November for the best prices

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. are August, October, and November.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 8h 35m

The typical flight duration from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. is 8 hours and 35 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Historically, 24.5% of flights from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines has offered direct flights on this route, with 1 direct deal found recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. appear frequently, with good prices found often.

Cleveland main airports to depart from

Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE)

Cheapest

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~16 km from Cleveland (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$105

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Cheapest

Baltimore–Washington International is a good option for flights to Washington, D.C. with potentially lower fares.

📍 ~44 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$105

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Consider Philadelphia International for its extensive route networks and carrier competition, potentially offering lower fares.

📍 ~225 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or Amtrak)

💸 Flights from ~$80

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Washington, D.C.

49% AI deal score

$3,566

$2,479

Save $1,087

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From CLE

Elite

Oct 31

Washington, D.C., United States

49% AI deal score

$485

$429

Save $56

United Airlines

Business Class

From CLE

Elite

Oct 10

Washington, D.C., United States

48% AI deal score

$467

$429

Save $38

United Airlines

Business Class

From CLE

Elite

Nov 11

Washington, D.C., United States

48% AI deal score

$479

$429

Save $50

United Airlines

Business Class

From CLE

Elite

Oct 29

Washington, D.C., United States

48% AI deal score

$490

$444

Save $46

United Airlines

Business Class

From CLE

Elite

Oct 07

Washington, D.C., United States

47% AI deal score

$2,999

$2,481

Save $518

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From CLE

Elite

Sep 18

Washington, D.C., United States

47% AI deal score

$4,012

$3,178

Save $834

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From CLE

Elite

Sep 18

Washington, D.C., United States

47% AI deal score

$4,159

$3,271

Save $888

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Washington, D.C.

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. is 60+ days before departure. Across the trailing quarter, flights booked within this window had an average price of $275. In contrast, booking 0-6 days before departure typically resulted in a higher average price of $410. Planning ahead by at least 60 days can lead to more favorable fares.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. is considered to be $207 or less. The median price for this route was $272. Fares exceeding $393 were observed in the higher price ranges, indicating that prices can vary significantly.

Historically, August, October, and November have offered the cheapest flights from Cleveland to Washington, D.C., with a median price of $207 in each of these months. This is notably lower than the annual median price of $272 for this route. Travelers looking for more economical options may consider planning their trips during these months.

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Cleveland to Washington, D.C.: Overview

Insights for flights from Cleveland to Washington, D.C.

How much is a round trip from Cleveland to Washington, D.C.

Regular price: $178 - $351

Prices for flights from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. is between $178 and $351. The current lowest deal is $102 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 15-Oct 17.

now $102

Low $178

High $351

The cheapest time to fly from Cleveland to Washington, D.C.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $207

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $625

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cleveland to Washington, D.C.

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Cleveland to Washington, D.C.

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - Washington, D.C.

Cleveland (CLE) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Frontier Airlines

$505

$333

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - Washington, D.C.

Cleveland (CLE) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Frontier Airlines

$505

$288

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - Washington, D.C.

Cleveland (CLE) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Frontier Airlines

$365

$233

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - Washington, D.C.

Cleveland (CLE) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Frontier Airlines

$359

$197

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - Washington, D.C.

Cleveland (CLE) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Frontier Airlines

$357

$233

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - Washington, D.C.

Cleveland (CLE) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

American Airlines

$153

$116

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cleveland to Washington, D.C.

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$505 → $289

43%

2 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 16

$525 → $348

34%

2 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 19

$505 → $335

34%

4 nights

Sep 24 - Sep 28

$359 → $198

45%

Popular Airports to fly from Cleveland to Washington, D.C.

Cleveland - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. are below the typical level at $102.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August, October, or November for the best prices

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. are August, October, and November.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 8h 35m

The typical flight duration from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. is 8 hours and 35 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Historically, 24.5% of flights from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines has offered direct flights on this route, with 1 direct deal found recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. appear frequently, with good prices found often.

Cleveland main airports to depart from

Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE)

Cheapest

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~16 km from Cleveland (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$105

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Cheapest

Baltimore–Washington International is a good option for flights to Washington, D.C. with potentially lower fares.

📍 ~44 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$105

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Consider Philadelphia International for its extensive route networks and carrier competition, potentially offering lower fares.

📍 ~225 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or Amtrak)

💸 Flights from ~$80

Washington, D.C., United States

47% AI deal score

$4,159

$3,271

Save $888

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Washington, D.C.

Cheap Flights from Cleveland to Washington, D.C.

Today’s best flight deals from Cleveland to Washington, D.C.

Cleveland to Washington, D.C.: Overview

Insights for flights from Cleveland to Washington, D.C.

How much is a round trip from Cleveland to Washington, D.C.

The cheapest time to fly from Cleveland to Washington, D.C.

Direct flights from Cleveland to Washington, D.C.

Last-minute flights going from Cleveland to Washington, D.C.

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cleveland to Washington, D.C.

Popular Airports to fly from Cleveland to Washington, D.C.

Cleveland - Washington, D.C. route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in August, October, or November for the best prices

Flights are typically 8h 35m

Connecting flights are more common

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently on this route

Cleveland main airports to depart from

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Washington, D.C.

Best Elite deals to Washington, D.C.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Washington, D.C.

When is the best time to book flights from Cleveland to Washington, D.C.?

What's a cheap fare from Cleveland to Washington, D.C.?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Cleveland to Washington, D.C.?

Are there direct flights from Cleveland to Washington, D.C.?

What's the flight time from Cleveland to Washington, D.C.?

Should I set a price alert for Cleveland to Washington, D.C. flights?

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Cleveland to Washington, D.C.: Overview

Insights for flights from Cleveland to Washington, D.C.

How much is a round trip from Cleveland to Washington, D.C.

The cheapest time to fly from Cleveland to Washington, D.C.

Direct flights from Cleveland to Washington, D.C.

Last-minute flights going from Cleveland to Washington, D.C.

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cleveland to Washington, D.C.

Popular Airports to fly from Cleveland to Washington, D.C.

Cleveland - Washington, D.C. route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in August, October, or November for the best prices

Flights are typically 8h 35m

Connecting flights are more common

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently on this route

Cleveland main airports to depart from

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Washington, D.C.

Best Elite deals to Washington, D.C.

Oct 02

Sep 18

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Oct 31

Sep 30

Oct 31

Oct 10

Nov 11

Oct 29

Oct 07

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Washington, D.C.

When is the best time to book flights from Cleveland to Washington, D.C.?

What's a cheap fare from Cleveland to Washington, D.C.?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Cleveland to Washington, D.C.?