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Cheapest round-trip
$155
Typical prices: $230-$431
Frontier
Fri 10/26Sun 10/28
CLE - IAD • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$171
Typical prices: $244-$442
United Airlines
Tue 10/9Tue 10/16
CLE - IAD • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with United Airlines. Average duration is 1h 23m
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When to book
16 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 16 weeks in advance save around 59% compared to booking last minute.
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October
Cheapest • 15% price drop
May
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Cheapest • Avg $195 (round-trip)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)
Shortest trip • 3h 55m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Cleveland to Dulles Intl (CLE-IAD)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Cleveland to Dulles Intl

Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26
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9:59 pm - 5:13 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
19h 14m2 stops Orlando Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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9:06 pm - 12:16 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
15h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$157Frontier
Thu, Oct 22 - Sat, Oct 24
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7:55 pm - 11:16 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
3h 21m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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6:05 am - 9:25 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
3h 20m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$157Delta
Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 20
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3:46 pm - 12:21 amCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:50 am - 8:57 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
25h 07m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Orlando
$157Frontier
Sat, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 8
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8:30 am - 5:12 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 42m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:40 am - 8:54 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
13h 14m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$157Frontier
Thu, Oct 15 - Fri, Oct 16
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7:00 am - 5:13 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
10h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:50 am - 8:52 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
13h 02m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$159Frontier
Fri, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 13
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3:46 pm - 5:13 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
25h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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11:12 am - 12:19 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
13h 07m1 stop Orlando
$160Frontier
Wed, Oct 21 - Thu, Oct 22
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3:46 pm - 12:21 amCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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11:12 am - 8:57 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
21h 45m1 stop Orlando
$161Frontier
Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25
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3:46 pm - 12:21 amCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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9:06 pm - 12:09 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
15h 03m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$161Frontier
Fri, Oct 9 - Fri, Oct 16
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:14 amCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 14mnonstop
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8:15 am - 9:35 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
1h 20mnonstop
$171United Airlines
Thu, Jan 7 - Tue, Jan 12
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2:53 pm - 4:19 pmCLE  Cleveland Hopkins Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 26mnonstop
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10:10 pm - 11:21 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl
1h 11mnonstop
$207United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Cleveland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Round-trip flights from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport start at $155. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $230 to $431. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $155 on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, it is 9% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 67% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

•October is the cheapest month to fly from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport at $254 round-trip.
•April ($368) and June ($357) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 44% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are cheapest 16 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 59% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Cleveland to Dulles Intl

 
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Key details for Cleveland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$56
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
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Your Cleveland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:23 am
    • Latest: departs at 8:04 pm and lands at 9:27 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 23m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport takes 1h 23m, covering 288 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Cleveland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport range from $230 to $431, with an average of $300 over the past 12 months. Anything below $230 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Cleveland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 53% above the route average of $300. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $195 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $308 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    The Boeing 737-700 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) variants.

  • How are flight departures from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Cleveland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $155 to $1,197. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $86, which is 67% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD)?

    Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Dollar
    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Sixt
    • Thrifty

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Flights from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport usually depart from Cleveland Hopkins Intl (CLE) and arrive at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport pass through?

    Connecting flights from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport most commonly pass through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 77% of one-stop connections
    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 23% of one-stop connections
    Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    On the Cleveland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 46%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $274 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $501: a $227 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What airlines are available from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Only United Airlines operates flights between Cleveland and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 55m, compared with 9h 31m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • What popular places can I visit in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are Walter E. Washington Convention Center, National Mall and Capital One Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Cleveland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating Cleveland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights:

    • United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Cleveland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Cleveland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $274 - about $227 less than Monday (45% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 16 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 59% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cleveland to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport trip for October. Fares historically average $254 round-trip in that month - typically $114 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $195 round-trip on this route - about $113 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Cleveland to Washington Dulles Airport?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Cleveland Hopkins Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cleveland Hopkins Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Monday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

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