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$89+ 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 10/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — CLE
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland Hopkins Intl are usually found in August or February, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap 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 July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$177
(Southwest)

One-way from

$89
(Southwest)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$273

Good round-trip deal

$186 or less

Good one-way deal

$88 or less
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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 July 31, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/175:00 pmBWI - CLE
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Sat 9/205:25 amCLE - BWI
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 7/31$177
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Tue 8/57:15 amBWI - CLE
1 stop10h 48mFrontier
Sat 8/96:23 pmCLE - BWI
1 stop5h 36mFrontier
Deal found 7/31$178
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 9/310:51 amBWI - CLE
1 stop7h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/68:40 amCLE - BWI
1 stop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$187
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/42:48 pmIAD - CLE
1 stop9h 51mFrontier
Tue 8/56:56 pmCLE - IAD
1 stop5h 23mFrontier
Deal found 7/30$189
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Thu 8/286:58 amDCA - CLE
Nonstop1h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/15:29 amCLE - DCA
Nonstop1h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$189
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/206:00 amBWI - CLE
2 stops9h 28mDelta
Sat 8/238:30 amCLE - BWI
1 stop3h 08mDelta
Deal found 7/29$192
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Tue 9/238:20 amIAD - CLE
Nonstop1h 19mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/3012:10 pmCLE - IAD
1 stop3h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$193
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/101:00 pmIAD - CLE
1 stop5h 48mDelta
Sat 9/207:00 amCLE - IAD
1 stop4h 56mDelta
Deal found 7/31$197
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/39:40 amDCA - CLE
1 stop3h 52mDelta
Wed 9/108:30 amCLE - DCA
1 stop3h 04mDelta
Deal found 7/29$197
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/176:55 amDCA - CLE
2 stops8h 10mSouthwest
Sat 9/206:50 amCLE - DCA
1 stop4h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 7/31$202
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/185:41 pmBWI - CLE
2 stops24h 43mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/212:11 pmCLE - BWI
1 stop8h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/31$209
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/273:45 pmDCA - CLE
1 stop6h 26mJetBlue
Wed 9/34:15 pmCLE - DCA
1 stop4h 36mJetBlue
Deal found 7/31$235

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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 July 31, 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

Wed 9/17

5:00 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sat 9/20

5:25 am-6:45 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$177

BaltimoreCleveland

BWI - CLE

BWICLE

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 8/5

7:15 am-6:03 pm

1 stop10h 48m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sat 8/9

6:23 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$178

BaltimoreCleveland

BWI - CLE

BWICLE

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 9/3

10:51 am-6:26 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sat 9/6

8:40 am-1:48 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$187

Washington, D.C.Cleveland

DCA - CLE

DCACLE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/28

6:58 am-8:36 am

Nonstop1h 38m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Mon 9/1

5:29 am-6:54 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$189

Washington, D.C.Cleveland

IAD - CLE

IADCLE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/4

2:48 pm-12:39 am

1 stop9h 51m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Wed 8/6

6:56 pm-12:19 am

1 stop5h 23m

$189

BaltimoreCleveland

BWI - CLE

BWICLE

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 8/20

6:00 am-3:28 pm

2 stops9h 28m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sat 8/23

8:30 am-11:38 am

1 stop3h 08m

$192

Washington, D.C.Cleveland

IAD - CLE

IADCLE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/23

8:20 am-9:39 am

Nonstop1h 19m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Tue 9/30

12:10 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop3h 55m

$193

Washington, D.C.Cleveland

IAD - CLE

IADCLE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/10

1:00 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sat 9/20

7:00 am-11:56 am

1 stop4h 56m

$197

Washington, D.C.Cleveland

DCA - CLE

DCACLE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/3

6:35 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sat 9/6

4:00 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$197

Washington, D.C.Cleveland

DCA - CLE

DCACLE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/30

2:40 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop4h 08m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sun 8/31

5:30 am-8:36 am

1 stop3h 06m

$198

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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.

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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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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 July 25, 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 76 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland (average of $250). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland in June is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 July 31, 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 21% 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 July 27, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Cleveland flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon 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 July 31, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to CLE are scheduled on a Thursday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, 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?

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 July 31, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,914 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.

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 11 flights from Washington, D.C. to Hopkins Intl per day from 5 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Washington, D.C. to Cleveland flight route?

    This flight path from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland Hopkins Intl was viewed by 6 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Cleveland, with prices starting at $177. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $178 and $187, respectively. Southwest is priced at 37% 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?

    $89 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Frontier, with prices starting from $90 and $90, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland is Baltimore/Washington - Cleveland Hopkins Intl. You may also consider Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cleveland Hopkins Intl or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Cleveland Hopkins Intl.

  • 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 $274, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $78. The most popular route (Baltimore/Washington - Cleveland Hopkins Intl), is priced around $177.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland (average of $250). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland in June is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$58Average$148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$185Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$217Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$290Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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