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$49+ 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 4/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — CLE
Mar 11 — Mar 181
Wed 3/11
Wed 3/18
1 adult, Economy
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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 46 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday 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 February 9, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Tue 5/1910:50 am
BWI
-
CLE
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Tue 5/194:20 pm
CLE
-
BWI
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 2/7$97
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Tue 5/56:40 am
BWI
-
CLE
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Tue 5/52:45 pm
CLE
-
BWI
2 stops7h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 2/7$122
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Tue 5/193:30 pm
BWI
-
CLE
2 stops6h 05m
Southwest
Wed 5/206:40 am
CLE
-
BWI
2 stops8h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 2/7$127
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 2/245:58 pm
BWI
-
CLE
1 stop25h 16m
Frontier
Thu 2/267:15 am
CLE
-
BWI
1 stop17h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 2/6$133
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Tue 4/218:55 pm
BWI
-
CLE
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Thu 4/235:40 am
CLE
-
BWI
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 2/7$134
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Sat 2/216:00 am
BWI
-
CLE
1 stop17h 33m
Frontier
Mon 2/232:40 pm
CLE
-
BWI
1 stop9h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 2/7$135
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Sat 2/286:15 am
BWI
-
CLE
1 stop17h 06m
Frontier
Sat 3/75:30 am
CLE
-
BWI
1 stop10h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 2/5$141
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Fri 2/279:04 pm
BWI
-
CLE
1 stop26h 55m
Frontier
Tue 3/34:10 pm
CLE
-
BWI
1 stop6h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 2/7$144
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 2/246:20 am
BWI
-
CLE
2 stops12h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/267:15 am
CLE
-
BWI
1 stop17h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6$145
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 5/228:15 am
IAD
-
CLE
Nonstop1h 21m
United Airlines
Mon 5/256:00 am
CLE
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/6$189
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 3/68:28 am
DCA
-
CLE
Nonstop1h 35m
American Airlines
Mon 3/98:07 pm
CLE
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/6$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Sat 2/2110:29 am
IAD
-
CLE
1 stop9h 25m
Frontier
Mon 2/237:13 am
CLE
-
IAD
1 stop8h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 2/8$190

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 February 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$97
(Southwest)

One-way from

$49
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$289

Good round-trip deal

$189 or less

Good one-way deal

$200 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 February 9, 2026.
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

Tue 5/5

10:50 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Tue 5/5

4:20 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$97

BaltimoreCleveland

BWI - CLE

BWICLE

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 2/28

6:15 am-11:21 pm

1 stop17h 06m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sat 3/7

5:30 am-3:58 pm

1 stop10h 28m

$141

BaltimoreCleveland

BWI - CLE

BWICLE

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/21

6:40 am-12:40 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Thu 4/23

12:40 pm-2:00 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$144

BaltimoreCleveland

BWI - CLE

BWICLE

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 2/28

6:05 am-11:53 am

1 stop5h 48m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sat 2/28

5:50 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$181

BaltimoreCleveland

BWI - CLE

BWICLE

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 3/12

7:28 am-12:53 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Tue 3/17

7:26 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop3h 35m

$181

BaltimoreCleveland

BWI - CLE

BWICLE

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 3/5

5:50 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Mon 3/9

2:30 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$181

BaltimoreCleveland

BWI - CLE

BWICLE

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 3/6

8:20 am-3:28 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Fri 3/13

5:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$181

BaltimoreCleveland

BWI - CLE

BWICLE

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 5/1

7:29 pm-12:34 am

1 stop5h 05m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sat 5/2

4:00 pm-12:38 am

2 stops8h 38m

$186

Washington, D.C.Cleveland

DCA - CLE

DCACLE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 3/6

8:28 am-10:03 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Fri 3/13

5:35 am-6:59 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$189

Washington, D.C.Cleveland

DCA - CLE

DCACLE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 7/1

10:30 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Fri 7/3

1:55 pm-3:26 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$189

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Cleveland flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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Cheapflights Insights

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 February 6, 2026.

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 46 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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $141). 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 February 9, 2026.

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 17% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 January 31, 2026.

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

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

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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 February 9, 2026.
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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,282 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,282 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,282 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,257 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,282 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,254 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,282 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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 12 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 $97, Southwest can have you in Cleveland from Washington, D.C. in 1h 20m. There are 313 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 66% 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?

    $75 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 United Airlines, with prices starting from $89 and $107, 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. Reagan-National - Cleveland Hopkins Intl or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cleveland Hopkins Intl.

  • 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: CommutAir (88%), GoJet (83%), Republic Airways( 81%).

  • 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 $311, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $153. The most popular route (Baltimore/Washington - Cleveland Hopkins Intl), is priced around $145.

  • 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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $141). 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 February 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$95Average$187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$185Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$191Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$200Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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