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Cheap flights from Washington to Cleveland

310 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Washington to Cleveland at a glance

310 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
No time difference
Time-zone shift
~28 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Washington (DCA) to Cleveland (CLE) cover 310 miles (498 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 1 airline flying direct — a short-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 1/10.

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Flying from Washington to Cleveland covers 310 miles (499 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 1 airline offers direct flights on this short-haul domestic route. This is a short-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.

Route
DCA (0 mi)CLE (310 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 310 miles. Direct carriers include UA.

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Airlines on this route

1 airlines fly Washington → Cleveland. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
UADirect
Baggage on Washington → Cleveland: on this route, UA typically includes a carry-on, while some carriers charge for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Washington to Cleveland — quick answers

How far is Washington from Cleveland by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Cleveland (CLE) is 310 miles (498 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Washington to Cleveland?

The average nonstop flight time from DCA to CLE is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Washington to Cleveland?

1 airlines serve this route nonstop: UA. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Washington → Cleveland

Route type
short-haul domestic
Time zone difference
No time difference
Carbon footprint
~28 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
1/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in Cleveland — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
1 airline fly direct — rank 81 of 91 routes from Washington
Airline network
UA: 6 destinations from DCA
Alternative origin airports
IAD (Washington, 23 mi); BWI (Baltimore, 30 mi); SBY (Salisbury, 89 mi)
Alternative destination airports
CAK (Akron, 41 mi); DTW (Detroit, 95 mi); PIT (Pittsburgh, 106 mi)
Nearby destinations
Akron, United States (41 mi); Detroit, United States (95 mi); Pittsburgh, United States (106 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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