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$97
Typical prices: $293-$527
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BWI - CLE • Non-stop
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Typical prices: $129-$280
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Mon 11/2
BWI - CLE • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland (WAS-CLE)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland

Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 20
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3:40 pm - 5:00 pm
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5:40 am - 7:00 am
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BWI
1h 20mnonstop
$97Southwest
Mon, Sep 14 - Tue, Sep 22
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8:35 pm - 10:00 pm
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CLE
1h 25mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:20 am
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BWI
1h 20mnonstop
$97Southwest
Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 22
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6:10 am - 9:26 am
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CLE
3h 16m
1 stop
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4:00 pm - 9:30 pm
CLE
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BWI
5h 30m
1 stop
$147Delta
Thu, Aug 13 - Mon, Aug 17
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7:24 pm - 11:38 pm
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CLE
4h 14m
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6:00 am - 11:09 am
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BWI
5h 09m
1 stop
$159American Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 3
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7:39 am - 12:29 pm
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4h 50m
1 stop
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1:17 pm - 7:33 pm
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BWI
6h 16m
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$159American Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Dec 2
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10:22 pm - 11:33 pm
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CLE
1h 11mnonstop
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7:51 pm - 9:17 pm
CLE
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IAD
1h 26mnonstop
$195United Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 6
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8:20 am - 9:41 am
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CLE
1h 21mnonstop
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7:54 pm - 9:13 pm
CLE
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IAD
1h 19mnonstop
$198United Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15
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6:09 pm - 8:06 pm
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25h 57m
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3:45 pm - 12:10 am
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8h 25m
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$198Frontier
Sat, Aug 15 - Mon, Aug 17
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6:49 am - 12:24 pm
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CLE
5h 35m
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3:46 pm - 10:52 pm
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7h 06m
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$199Frontier
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
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12:32 pm - 6:36 pm
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CLE
6h 04m
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7:40 pm - 11:02 pm
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3h 22m
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$215Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to Cleveland flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Cleveland from Washington, D.C. usually cost between $227 and $374 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $97 on Southwest (Aug 20-Aug 27).

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Cleveland flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The absolute cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland costs $117 on the route between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) and Cleveland (CLE). However, over the past month, flights between Baltimore (BWI) and Cleveland (CLE) were, on average, 10% cheaper than other Washington, D.C.-Cleveland routes. The most popular route is between Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) and Cleveland (CLE).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Washington, D.C., you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland is October, where tickets cost $256 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $395 and $352 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $294, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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Expert advice for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland

 
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When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland

  • What are the transport options from Cleveland Airport to downtown?

    The Greater Cleveland Transit subway system that services the Red Line links the airport station at CLE Airport with Tower City Station Track 13 in downtown Cleveland and operates a 15-mins interval. Greater Cleveland Transit subway system services the Red Line and connects the airport station at CLE Airport to Tower City Station Track 13 in Cleveland. It runs after every 15 minutes. To get to downtown Cleveland, click from W. 3rd St. & W. Prospect Ave. in Cleveland with Line 10 bus to W. Prospect Ave. (Tower City) in downtown Cleveland.

  • Where can I have a layover flying from Washington, D.C., to Cleveland?

    Several flights have layovers en route from WAS to CLE. Some of the places you can have your layovers include Detroit (DTW) by Delta, Orlando (MCO) by Spirit, Charlotte (CLT) by American, Philadelphia (PHL) by American, New York (LGA) by Delta, New York (JFK) by Delta, and Newark (EWR) by United.

  • Can a minor fly unaccompanied from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland?

    Delta Air Lines can allow your child aged 5 to 14 to travel from WAS to CLE unaccompanied. Your child must be 8 to 14 years old to travel with their connecting flights. During check-in, at least 2 hours before the flight, you must provide your minor’s travel documents, such as a passport and birth certificate. Your photo ID, name, address, and phone as well as that of the adult who will receive the child at the destination airport, are also required.

  • Which airlines offer accessible services from Washington, D.C., to Cleveland?

    United offers accessible services to people with special needs traveling from WAS to CLE. They assist these people with booking, check-in, boarding, navigation, and deplaning. They offer wheelchair assistance, special seating, accessible lavatories, and mobility aid equipment such as onboard wheelchairs and walkers for people with reduced mobility.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland was $49 for a one-way ticket and $97 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Washington, D.C. and Cleveland?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland?

    When flying out of Washington, D.C. you will be using one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You will be landing at Cleveland Hopkins Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland?

    American Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington, D.C. to Cleveland flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland?

    The Boeing 737-700 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to Cleveland flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Washington, D.C. and Cleveland, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland?

    There are nonstop flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $302 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $309 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cleveland from Washington, D.C. is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cleveland with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cleveland from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $178 or less one-way and $218 or less round-trip.
  • Washington, D.C. (WAS) is served by three major airports, including Washington Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD), and BaltimoreAirport (BWI). DCA is the closest to downtown Washington, D.C., National Mall, and Arlington making it the most affordable, convenient, and time-saving.
  • If you fly with Spirit Airlines, you can board with a carry-on bag for free from WAS to Cleveland Airport (CLE) alongside your personal item. To fit the cabin overhead, your carry-on bag must have size and weight limits of 22 x 18 x 10 inches and 40 lb, respectively. Your personal item’s dimension limit must also be 18 x 14 x 8 inches.
  • Delta can allow you to travel with your pet from WAS to CLE. The airline only allows 18 lb maximum weight for the pet and its kennel. The kennel must also be small, with 18 x 11 x 11 inches dimensions to fit under the airline’s seats.
  • American Airlines provide Business- and First-class flights for those traveling from WAS to CLE. These passengers can access their American Airlines Admiral Club Lounges of Mezzanine Level at the Airside of Terminals B and C, increased baggage allowance, premium dining options, and lie-flat seats.
  • JetBlue Airline allows you to have a stress-free journey when traveling with your child from WAS to CLE. Their various family-friendly services include family check-in counters, pre-boarding, and child-friendly in-flight entertainment.

Prefer to fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland Hopkins Intl.
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Washington, D.C. to Cleveland Hopkins Intl

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Direct returns

Cleveland Hopkins Intl to Washington, D.C.

Monday

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Tuesday

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Saturday

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4228 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
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Haven’t flown on SW in years. Flight was on time departing and arriving. Served vegan butter onion flavored pretzels which were bad. Coke served was in a tiny paper cup. Crew was not engaging. Felt like they were going through the motions. Old plane, tight seats and no leg room.

2.0 MediocreMatthew, Dec 2025
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Haven’t flown on SW in years. Flight was on time departing and arriving. Served vegan butter onion flavored pretzels which were bad. Coke served was in a tiny paper cup. Crew was not engaging. Felt like they were going through the motions. Old plane, tight seats and no leg room.

No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

Had to get off plane from prior flight even though I had to reboard same plane to continue to my final destination.

Other than a bit of a delay, everything was good. Again, the boarding process and picking seats is the only thing I don't enjoy.

Short flight with plenty of open seats. Drinks and snacks were still provided even on such a short flight. <1 hr

I had a wonderful flight, but the only thing that annoyed me was how crowded TSA was. I still believe airports and all planes work together to bunch everyone together to drive up cost.

Pretty standard flight. We left late, but arrived early. The wifi entertainment is always nice. The free snacks and beverages are simple, but appreciated. I'm tall and the seats are an issue. I can deal with a short flight, but any longer, I have to find another airline where I know beforehand I have extra legroom.

My experience with Southwest as a whole was good but coming out of Cancun to Chicago it was terrible. Not only was it a language barrier with customer service we stood there to ask questions and they act like they didn't even see you. So the first come approach is not all that great anymore.

Awesome experience. No in-flight video or meal. Still do not like the boarding process.

On time, good crew, easy flight. Just like the old days!

Delayed 2 hours while stuck on the aircraft. If the luggage was properly loaded the first time we probably wouldn’t have been delayed at all

Onboard staff was courteous, helpful, responsive and friendly. The boarding process was disorganized, poorly communicated, and disheveled. Gate agents were yelling instead of using the PA system, didn’t communicate the timing delay of our flight, and created an atmosphere of chaos rather than order and communication. As far as I know, there was no reason for their. I would hate to see how it operated under extreme conditions. I’ve never seen United Airlines operations in such a state.

The flight did not have its customary snacks during the flight. Apparently they were never loaded on the plane.

Like: departed and arrived on time. Unlike: Food options for purchase allways bad, 1 of 2 of the crew members not very friendly at all. Seats and leg room aweful. At this point I am thinking on switching to AA.

Over 5 hour delay with minimal updates or ability to standby for alternative flights. During boarding and 1 hr+ wait for takeoff, seats were drenched w water from air conditioning condensation and always leftover crumbs on carpet and seats

After arriving in Chicago, we were taxiing for 1.5 hours with infrequent and untruthful updates about the amount of time it would take to arrive at the gate. Minimally, the team could have provided timing expectations that were more truthful, especially one their original expectations were not met.

Good quick flight on a small but comfortable plane. I'm 6'3 and had plenty of space.

Pushed back only to get deplaned due to a tire damaged by ground crew. They did at least go pretty fast. The bathrooms should be banned under the Geneva convention. No room to even sit straight on the toilet. The under-seat entertainment units block what little leg room there is.

Seat horribly lacking in lumbar support. Bluetooth earphone connection Jair wouldn’t work. Food options were quite tasty and staff was professional and efficient as well as welcoming.

You can’t checking with no carry on bag, the entertainment was awesome and the crew very friendly and polite🫶

Patrons with larger bags were asked to check the bags when boarding. Seems like the most effective, and least costly way, way to successfully use the cramped space.

The boarding crew was very helpful with a little special problem I had. The inflight crew - so-so.

Fine. Nothing to write home about. The plane left on time, and arrived on time.

The seat was comfortable, the attendants were very nice and WiFi made my life so much easier with work. Kudos!

After changing the departure gate 5 times making us mo e from one side of the airport to the other and then back the flight was delayed nearly 2 hours. The male flight attendant had a bad attitude with the guest being condescending, disrespectful with people who were already on edge.

American continues to decline in their customer service and its beyond disappointing.

Flight was delayed and after being in the airport for like seven hours, it was canceled.

Charlotte NC agents were great and ended up with decent seats after having to switch flights amidst Hurricane situation. CMH was a different story. Doors to flight closed 15 minutes before departure so we nearly were left behind. Flight crew were OK but nothing to brag about for sure

The one gate agent was very abrupt and rude. Not a good look for American for the day

The plane was very clean. The crew was excellent. The flight was delayed slightly but other than that no issues.

More inflight connection. And leg space is horrible. And the paying for baggage I'd ridiculous!!!

Flight got delayed for 5 hours no good explanation was offered ;(

Frontier Airlines was AWFUL. I was an hour early for my flight and the lady refused to check me in. I had to purchase a whole new ticket with a different airline.

I missed a flight because of a delay. I had to buy a new ticket through Southwest.

Bag should not be so much money. This is how Frontier takes advantage of customers

Frontier is definitely a good option for people traveling light or on a budget - just remember to bring your own entertainment and your own headphones if you need them.

Never offer anything to drink ☹️ Flight delayed gate moved poor communication

Four and a half hour delay in total. What frustrates me most is the poor communication and disorganization.

The flight was canceled, then delayed twice, we were moved gates twice. Short staff at the counter and check in. We waited for our flight 9 hours. Will never use Frontier ever again, or Spirit.

Got to where I needed to be safely. Thank you!

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