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$90+ 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 5/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — CLE
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland Hopkins Intl are usually found in July or August, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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 May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$180
(Frontier)

One-way from

$90
(Frontier)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$257

Good round-trip deal

$231 or less

Good one-way deal

$113 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 May 1, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/1410:40 amBWI - CLE
1 stop11h 58mFrontier
Thu 5/151:20 pmCLE - BWI
1 stop9h 22mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$180
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/311:44 amIAD - CLE
1 stop8h 41mFrontier
Sun 5/49:17 pmCLE - IAD
1 stop11h 07mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$201
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/249:45 pmBWI - CLE
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Sun 5/251:05 pmCLE - BWI
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$201
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/248:17 pmBWI - CLE
1 stop4h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/256:15 amCLE - BWI
1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$203
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/203:52 pmIAD - CLE
1 stop4h 37mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/2612:55 pmCLE - IAD
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$204
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 5/246:53 pmBWI - CLE
1 stop5h 21mDelta
Sun 5/256:05 amCLE - BWI
2 stops9h 37mDelta
Deal found 4/29$208
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/65:24 pmIAD - CLE
1 stop6h 20mDelta
Tue 6/107:13 amCLE - IAD
1 stop4h 46mDelta
Deal found 4/30$209
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/411:00 amDCA - CLE
1 stop4h 15mDelta
Sat 8/95:30 amCLE - DCA
1 stop3h 06mDelta
Deal found 4/30$209
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/288:26 amBWI - CLE
2 stops32h 10mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/45:41 pmCLE - BWI
2 stops29h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$212
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/245:59 amDCA - CLE
1 stop6h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/252:33 pmCLE - DCA
Nonstop1h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$215
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 6/145:30 pmBWI - CLE
1 stop6h 16mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/214:12 pmCLE - BWI
1 stop5h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$227
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/295:26 pmIAD - CLE
1 stop4h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/317:12 pmCLE - IAD
1 stop4h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$255

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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 May 1, 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 5/14

10:40 am-10:38 pm

1 stop11h 58m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Thu 5/15

1:20 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop9h 22m

$180

BaltimoreCleveland

BWI - CLE

BWICLE

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 5/24

9:45 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sun 5/25

1:05 pm-2:20 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$201

Washington, D.C.Cleveland

IAD - CLE

IADCLE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/20

7:45 am-7:00 am

1 stop23h 15m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Mon 5/26

7:30 am-5:55 am

1 stop22h 25m

$201

BaltimoreCleveland

BWI - CLE

BWICLE

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 5/24

8:17 pm-12:38 am

1 stop4h 21m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sun 5/25

6:15 am-12:59 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$203

Washington, D.C.Cleveland

IAD - CLE

IADCLE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/20

3:52 pm-8:29 pm

1 stop4h 37m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Mon 5/26

12:55 pm-2:21 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$204

BaltimoreCleveland

BWI - CLE

BWICLE

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 5/24

6:53 pm-12:14 am

1 stop5h 21m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sun 5/25

6:05 am-3:42 pm

2 stops9h 37m

$208

Washington, D.C.Cleveland

IAD - CLE

IADCLE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 6/6

5:24 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Tue 6/10

7:13 am-11:59 am

1 stop4h 46m

$209

Washington, D.C.Cleveland

DCA - CLE

DCACLE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 6/1

6:00 am-9:20 am

1 stop3h 20m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sat 6/28

5:30 am-11:28 am

1 stop5h 58m

$209

BaltimoreCleveland

BWI - CLE

BWICLE

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/28

8:26 am-4:36 pm

2 stops32h 10m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Wed 6/4

5:41 pm-10:41 pm

2 stops29h 00m

$212

Washington, D.C.Cleveland

DCA - CLE

DCACLE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/24

5:59 am-12:11 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sun 5/25

2:33 pm-3:56 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$215

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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 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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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 April 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 74 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 May 1, 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 26% 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 March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Cleveland flight should consider departing on Wednesday 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 May 1, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to CLE are scheduled on a Thursday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

Rainfall in Cleveland by month

Plan your trip to Cleveland by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cleveland ranges from 2.3 - 3.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Cleveland when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

Temperature in Cleveland by month

Plan your trip to Cleveland by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cleveland, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland have to say. 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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

  • 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 $180. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Southwest and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $201 and $203, respectively. Frontier is priced at 36% 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?

    $90 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $95 and $97, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cleveland Hopkins Intl. You may also consider Baltimore/Washington - Cleveland Hopkins Intl or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - 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: Republic Airways (96%), Air Canada (89%), Avianca( 89%).

  • 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 $246, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $107. The most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cleveland Hopkins Intl), is priced around $179.

  • 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

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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$58Average$137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$185Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$185Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$227Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$282Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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