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 total. Approximately 12.5% of flights on this route are direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options exist, connecting flights are more common for this route.

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

The typical direct flight from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland has a median duration of 1 hour and 21 minutes. This is for a distance of approximately 505 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, however, take considerably longer, with a median duration of 7 hours and 24 minutes. Travelers should factor in these differences when planning their journey.

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

Historically, deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland have been frequent. This suggests that setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers seeking to find optimal fares. Given the historical frequency of price changes, an alert can help you track fluctuations and potentially secure a better deal. It is a useful strategy for this particular route.

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Washington, D.C. to Cleveland: Overview

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

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland, the most affordable times to fly are typically February and January, both with a median fare of $244. Following closely, April also presents a good option with a median fare of $269. These months offer the lowest prices based on recent observations.

Fares for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland typically range from $271–$537, with a median of $372. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

Most itineraries from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland connect at least once, with only 12.5% of recent fares being direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland takes approximately 9h 35m, including any connections. This median duration reflects the common travel time for itineraries on this route.

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 travel experience, though many itineraries involve connections.

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

Regular price: $211 - $305

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland is $211-$305. The current lowest deal is $93 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 20-Oct 26.

now $93

Low $211

High $305

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

United Airlines

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

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Cleveland

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

Frontier Airlines

$474

$355

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Cleveland

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

Frontier Airlines

$358

$287

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Cleveland

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

Frontier Airlines

$481

$297

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Cleveland

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

Frontier Airlines

$331

$200

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Cleveland

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

Frontier Airlines

$251

$210

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Cleveland

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

Frontier Airlines

$245

$206

One-way

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

6 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 26

$280 → $94

66%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$481 → $297

38%

4 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 5

$283 → $107

62%

3 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 5

$283 → $115

59%

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Washington, D.C. - Cleveland route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for Washington, D.C. to Cleveland are below the typical level at $271 to $537.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February or January for the best prices

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are February and January, with median prices of $244.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight duration is 9h 35m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 12.5% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Cheapest

Baltimore–Washington International Airport offers flights to Cleveland, providing a potentially more affordable departure option from the Washington, D.C. area.

📍 ~44 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$104

Cleveland main airports to arrive at

Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE)

Cheapest

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights to Cleveland.

📍 ~16 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$104

Airports nearby Cleveland used as alternative

Akron–Canton (CAK)

Akron–Canton (CAK) is a useful alternative arrival airport due to its proximity and ease of use.

📍 ~75 km from Cleveland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$201

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Cleveland, United States

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Cleveland, United States

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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 for a flight is around $272. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees prices rise significantly, with an average of $758. Even booking 7-13 days out results in an average price of $764, indicating that last-minute bookings are considerably more expensive.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland is considered to be $271 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $372. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $537 or less. Aiming for a price at or below $271 generally represents a favorable deal.

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. These months are notably cheaper than the annual median price of $372 for this route. Travelers seeking lower fares may find these months to be the most advantageous.

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Washington, D.C. to Cleveland: Overview

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

A typical journey from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland takes approximately 9h 35m, including any connections. This median duration reflects the common travel time for itineraries on this route.

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

Regular price: $211 - $305

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland is $211-$305. The current lowest deal is $93 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 20-Oct 26.

now $93

Low $211

High $305

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

United Airlines

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

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Cleveland

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

Frontier Airlines

$474

$355

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Cleveland

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

Frontier Airlines

$358

$287

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Cleveland

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

Frontier Airlines

$481

$297

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Cleveland

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

Frontier Airlines

$331

$200

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Cleveland

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

Frontier Airlines

$251

$210

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Cleveland

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

Frontier Airlines

$245

$206

One-way

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

6 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 26

$280 → $94

66%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$481 → $297

38%

4 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 5

$283 → $107

62%

3 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 5

$283 → $115

59%

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 for Washington, D.C. to Cleveland are below the typical level at $271 to $537.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February or January for the best prices

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are February and January, with median prices of $244.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight duration is 9h 35m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 12.5% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Cheapest

Baltimore–Washington International Airport offers flights to Cleveland, providing a potentially more affordable departure option from the Washington, D.C. area.

📍 ~44 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$104

Cleveland main airports to arrive at

Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE)

Cheapest

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights to Cleveland.

📍 ~16 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$104

Airports nearby Cleveland used as alternative

Akron–Canton (CAK)

Akron–Canton (CAK) is a useful alternative arrival airport due to its proximity and ease of use.

📍 ~75 km from Cleveland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$201

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Sep 25

Cleveland, United States

49% AI deal score

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$579

Save $107

United Airlines

Business Class

From IAD

Elite

Sep 24

Cleveland, United States

49% AI deal score

$709

$579

Save $130

United Airlines

Business Class

From IAD

Elite

Oct 13

Cleveland, United States

42% AI deal score

$2,048

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From IAD

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Oct 20

Cleveland, United States

42% AI deal score

$2,147

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From IAD

Elite

Oct 28

Cleveland, United States

42% AI deal score

$2,174

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From IAD

Elite

Nov 09

Cleveland, United States

42% AI deal score

$2,197

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From IAD

Elite

Nov 27

Cleveland, United States

42% AI deal score

$2,197

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From IAD

Elite

Oct 28

Cleveland, United States

42% AI deal score

$2,197

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From IAD

Elite

Nov 08

Cleveland, United States

42% AI deal score

$2,197

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From IAD

Elite

Oct 28

Cleveland, United States

42% AI deal score

$2,197

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From IAD

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Oct 13

Cleveland, United States

42% AI deal score

$2,198

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From IAD

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Oct 13

Cleveland, United States

42% AI deal score

$2,198

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cleveland

Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland

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

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

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

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland

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

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

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

Washington, D.C. - Cleveland route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in February or January for the best prices

Typical flight duration is 9h 35m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Cleveland main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Cleveland used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cleveland

Best Elite deals to Cleveland

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cleveland

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

What is a good price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland?

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

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

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

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

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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

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

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland

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

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

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

Washington, D.C. - Cleveland route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in February or January for the best prices

Typical flight duration is 9h 35m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Cleveland main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Cleveland used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cleveland

Best Elite deals to Cleveland

Sep 25

Sep 24

Oct 13

Oct 20

Oct 28

Nov 09

Nov 27

Oct 28

Nov 08

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cleveland

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

What is a good price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland?

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