Can I fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland?

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the overall flight options. Historically, approximately 12.5% of flights on this route were direct. For flights with stopovers, travelers typically encountered a median of 2 stopovers across the trailing 90 days. This suggests that while direct options exist, connecting flights are more common.

How long does it take to fly from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland?

A direct flight from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland typically takes 1 hour and 21 minutes, with a median flight time of 81 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 7 hours and 24 minutes (444 minutes). The air distance between the two cities is 505 kilometers, making direct flights a much quicker travel option.

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

Based on historical trends, deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland are classified as frequent. This indicates that price fluctuations and opportunities for good fares occur regularly. Setting a price alert could be beneficial to capture these frequent deals as they become available across the trailing 30 days.

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Washington, D.C. to Cleveland: Overview

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

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland, February and January stand out as the most affordable months, both with a median fare of $244. April also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $269. These months present the best opportunities to find lower prices for this route.

Fares for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland typically range from $271–$537, with a median of $372. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, making it a favorable time to consider booking. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 12.5% of recent fares being direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2, which can significantly impact travel time.

A typical journey from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland takes approximately 9h 35m, including connections. This duration accounts for the prevalence of connecting flights on this route, as most itineraries involve at least one stopover.

The distance between Washington, D.C. and Cleveland is 505 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul flight. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey, although the presence of connections extends the overall travel time.

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

Regular price: $78 - $213

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

The regular price range for this route is $78 to $213. The current lowest deal is $96 with Southwest Airlines, for travel from Sep 14-Sep 22.

now $96

Low $78

High $213

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

The cheapest month to fly from Washington to Cleveland is January, with a median price of $244. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $803. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $244

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $803

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland

Southwest Airlines

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

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Cleveland

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

Frontier Airlines

$344

$252

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Cleveland

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

Frontier Airlines

$348

$252

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Cleveland

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

Frontier Airlines

$389

$244

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Cleveland

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

Frontier Airlines

$386

$250

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Cleveland

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

Frontier Airlines

$314

$242

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Cleveland

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

Frontier Airlines

$318

$245

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

$263 → $106

60%

7 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 12

$263 → $106

60%

1 night

Aug 1 - Aug 2

$389 → $244

37%

7 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 8

$285 → $149

48%

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

Washington, D.C. - Cleveland route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland are below the typical level at $96.

📅 Best time to fly

January and February are historically cheapest

Historically, January and February offer the lowest median prices at $244 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 9h 35m

The median flight time from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland is 9 hours and 35 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 12.5% of recent flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Southwest Airlines has offered direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland are frequent, appearing often.

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

Cheapest

Ronald Reagan Washington National is a convenient option for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland.

📍 ~6 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or metro)

💸 Flights from ~$109

Cleveland main airports to arrive at

Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE)

Cheapest

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is ideal for direct access to Cleveland and surrounding areas.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, or train)

💸 Flights from ~$109

Airports nearby Cleveland used as alternative

Akron–Canton (CAK)

Akron–Canton (CAK) is a useful alternative due to its proximity and ease of use for regional travel.

📍 ~75 km from Cleveland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$181

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cleveland

74% AI deal score

$423

$329

Save $94

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cleveland

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $272. Booking within 0-6 days of departure historically saw average prices rise to $758. Prices for bookings made 60+ days out averaged around $310, indicating that booking too far in advance may not yield the lowest fares across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland was considered to be $271 or less. The median price for this route was $372 during the same period. Prices historically reached up to $537 for the higher end of fares, so finding a ticket at or below $271 represents a significant saving.

Historically, January and February have offered the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland, both with a median price of $244. April also presented a relatively low median price of $269. The annual median price for this route was $372, indicating that these months typically provide opportunities for savings compared to the yearly average.

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Washington, D.C. to Cleveland: Overview

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

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

Regular price: $78 - $213

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

The regular price range for this route is $78 to $213. The current lowest deal is $96 with Southwest Airlines, for travel from Sep 14-Sep 22.

now $96

Low $78

High $213

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

January

Cheapest

Flights from $244

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $803

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland

Southwest Airlines

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

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Cleveland

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

Frontier Airlines

$344

$252

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Cleveland

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

Frontier Airlines

$348

$252

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Cleveland

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

Frontier Airlines

$389

$244

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Cleveland

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

Frontier Airlines

$386

$250

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Cleveland

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

Frontier Airlines

$314

$242

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Cleveland

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

Frontier Airlines

$318

$245

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

$263 → $106

60%

7 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 12

$263 → $106

60%

1 night

Aug 1 - Aug 2

$389 → $244

37%

7 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 8

$285 → $149

48%

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