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$59+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Cleveland (CLE)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — CLE
Jan 11 — Jan 181
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland Hopkins Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/245:35 pmIAD - CLE
Nonstop1h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/17:49 pmCLE - IAD
Nonstop1h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$204
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/309:09 pmBWI - CLE
1 stop10h 34mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/56:59 pmCLE - BWI
1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$204
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/301:44 pmDCA - CLE
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/46:00 amCLE - DCA
Nonstop1h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$204
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:30 amBWI - CLE
1 stop11h 00mFrontier
Mon 1/56:59 pmCLE - BWI
1 stop27h 04mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$214
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/268:15 amIAD - CLE
Nonstop1h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/316:00 amCLE - IAD
Nonstop1h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2610:05 pmDCA - CLE
Nonstop1h 32mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/316:00 amCLE - DCA
Nonstop1h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$219
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:18 pmBWI - CLE
1 stop16h 19mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/56:59 pmCLE - BWI
2 stops15h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$223
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2210:25 pmIAD - CLE
Nonstop1h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/1510:32 amCLE - IAD
Nonstop1h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/309:09 pmBWI - CLE
1 stop10h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/46:59 pmCLE - BWI
2 stops39h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$234
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2110:05 pmDCA - CLE
Nonstop1h 32mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/29:41 amCLE - DCA
Nonstop1h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$234
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/227:50 pmDCA - CLE
1 stop4h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/36:00 amCLE - DCA
Nonstop1h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$244
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2010:00 pmBWI - CLE
1 stop9h 43mFrontier
Sun 12/216:48 pmCLE - BWI
1 stop12h 34mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$246

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Cleveland (CLE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$128
(Expedia)

One-way from

$59
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$314

Good round-trip deal

$217 or less

Good one-way deal

$141 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Cleveland Hopkins Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Cleveland Hopkins Intl flights.
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Cleveland Hopkins Intl
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Cleveland Hopkins Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($15 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Cleveland Hopkins Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Cleveland Hopkins Intl.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland that are best for you.

Fly from

Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Cleveland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreCleveland

BWI - CLE

BWICLE

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 1/24

6:15 pm-9:56 am

1 stop15h 41m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sat 1/31

6:00 pm-10:29 am

2 stops16h 29m

$179

Washington, D.C.Cleveland

DCA - CLE

DCACLE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/7

11:55 am-8:25 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sun 1/11

9:30 am-5:34 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$203

Washington, D.C.Cleveland

IAD - CLE

IADCLE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/20

5:47 pm-7:13 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sun 3/22

7:59 pm-9:16 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

$204

Washington, D.C.Cleveland

IAD - CLE

IADCLE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/2

8:15 am-9:40 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sun 1/4

10:42 am-11:55 am

Nonstop1h 13m

$204

Washington, D.C.Cleveland

IAD - CLE

IADCLE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/10

6:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop3h 45m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sat 1/17

12:33 pm-7:09 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$209

Washington, D.C.Cleveland

IAD - CLE

IADCLE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/8

6:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop3h 45m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sun 1/11

7:05 am-11:43 am

1 stop4h 38m

$209

Washington, D.C.Cleveland

DCA - CLE

DCACLE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/10

6:05 am-9:45 am

1 stop3h 40m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Thu 1/15

1:15 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$209

Washington, D.C.Cleveland

DCA - CLE

DCACLE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/10

6:05 am-9:45 am

1 stop3h 40m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sat 1/17

6:00 am-10:57 am

1 stop4h 57m

$209

Washington, D.C.Cleveland

IAD - CLE

IADCLE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/8

9:59 pm-5:13 pm

2 stops19h 14m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Thu 1/15

7:10 am-4:52 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$211

Washington, D.C.Cleveland

DCA - CLE

DCACLE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 12/26

7:37 am-9:11 am

Nonstop1h 34m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Wed 12/31

6:00 am-7:29 am

Nonstop1h 29m

$219

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Cleveland flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Cleveland flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Cleveland flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Cleveland flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-Cleveland flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cleveland from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 28 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland (average of $47). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland in May is currently the most expensive (average of $72). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to CLE?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 15% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland. Price data was last updated on December 6, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Cleveland flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to CLE are scheduled on a Monday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland?

The best insider tips for Washington, D.C. to Cleveland flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Washington, D.C. to Cleveland trip
Airports
IAD

For a smooth departure from IAD, use the Aerotrain for quick access to concourses, but be prepared for long walks from the train to some gates.

CLE

Upon arrival at CLE, take the Red Line train from the airport to downtown Cleveland in under 30 minutes for a convenient city connection.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cleveland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cleveland. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cleveland. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cleveland from Washington, D.C.?

    If you book a flight to Cleveland from Washington, D.C., you will be flying to Hopkins Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cleveland Hopkins Intl (CLE) is located 10.1 mi from the center of Cleveland. There are 18 flights from Washington, D.C. to Hopkins Intl per day from 5 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland?

    For as low as $204, Frontier can have you in Cleveland from Washington, D.C. in 1h 26m. There are 288 mi between Washington, D.C. and Cleveland. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland round-trip?

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Cleveland, with prices starting at $95. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $185 and $189, respectively. Frontier is priced at 65% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland one-way?

    $74 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and JetBlue, with prices starting from $89 and $107, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland?

    Before booking your flight to Cleveland from Washington, D.C., check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: GoJet (100%), Copa Airlines (93%), United Airlines( 92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland? While on average our users pay $265, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $126. The most popular route (Baltimore/Washington - Cleveland Hopkins Intl), is priced around $146.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Cleveland flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland (average of $47). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland in May is currently the most expensive (average of $72). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$139Average$181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$185Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$200Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$200Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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