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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Renowned museum featuring exhibits on Earth's biodiversity, anthropology, and more.
Flights from Cleveland, OH to Washington, DC depart on average 41 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $99 (€80) but you can travel from only $50 (€40) by bus.
There are 5 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:40. The fastest flight covers the 304 miles (490 km) distance in 1h 16m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 304 miles (490 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $99 (€80) |
Flights per day 41 |
Direct flights 5 |
Fastest flight 1h 16m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 10:40 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Cheapest price
$157
Average price
$313
Fastest journey
1 h 16 m
Average duration
2 h 41 m
Flights per day
10
Distance
490 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Cleveland, OH to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cleveland, OH to Washington, DC will cost around $313 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $157.
Of the 10 flights that leave Cleveland, OH for Washington, DC onMon, May 18, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct flights cover the 490 km distance in an average of 2 h 41 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 16 m .
On Mon, May 18 the longest flights will take 5 h 2 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cleveland, OH to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, and a flight costs an average of $99.
Distance: 304 miles (490 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$314 Average price | $142 Average price | $91 Average price Cheapest | $136 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 45m Average total duration 11h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 39m Average total duration 11h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cleveland, OH to Washington, DC:
A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cleveland, OH to Washington, DC costing on average $142 (€115).
A bus is $223 (€180) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cleveland, OH to Washington, DC costing on average $314 (€253).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 9m.
Train takes on average 11h 15m.
The table below shows live departures for Cleveland, OH to Washington, DC flights for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA1327 | 10:36 AM Hopkins International Airport | 1h19 | 11:55 AM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA609 · UA2128 | 11:01 AM Hopkins International Airport | 4h57 | 3:58 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1446+ AA6220 | 11:02 AM Hopkins International Airport | 4h43 | 3:45 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1992 · UA4486 | 12:28 PM Hopkins International Airport | 3h56 | 4:24 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4101 | 12:34 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1h25 | 1:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA5017 · AA5306 | 12:49 PM Hopkins International Airport | 3h53 | 4:42 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1974 · AA3073 | 1:32 PM Hopkins International Airport | 5h53 | 7:25 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1974 · AA2333 | 1:32 PM Hopkins International Airport | 6h24 | 7:56 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1974 · AA3170 | 1:32 PM Hopkins International Airport | 6h02 | 7:34 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2443 · UA5654 · UA3445 | 2:21 PM Hopkins International Airport | 6h57 | 9:18 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2443 · UA3690 · UA3445 | 2:21 PM Hopkins International Airport | 6h57 | 9:18 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1545 · UA1627 | 2:40 PM Hopkins International Airport | 7h35 | 10:15 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1545 · UA2682 | 2:40 PM Hopkins International Airport | 8h04 | 10:44 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1545 · UA1373 | 2:40 PM Hopkins International Airport | 8h09 | 10:49 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA780 | 3:10 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1h20 | 4:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA5166 | 3:50 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1h33 | 5:23 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4396 · AA4781 | 4:06 PM Hopkins International Airport | 6h23 | 10:29 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3633 · UA1784 | 5:23 PM Hopkins International Airport | 6h02 | 11:25 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1318+ AA5529 | 6:49 PM Hopkins International Airport | 5h07 | 11:56 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5529+ AA2253 | 6:49 PM Hopkins International Airport | 5h10 | 11:59 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3007+ AA5529 | 6:49 PM Hopkins International Airport | 5h12 | 12:01 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5566 | 7:10 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1h34 | 8:44 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1078 · AA1637 | 7:14 PM Hopkins International Airport | 4h54 | 12:08 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1078+ AA4502 | 7:14 PM Hopkins International Airport | 4h52 | 12:06 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3716 · UA1784 | 7:15 PM Hopkins International Airport | 4h10 | 11:25 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3577 | 7:49 PM Hopkins International Airport | 1h26 | 9:15 PM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, May 18 | |||||
![]() | 1:00 AM Cleveland, OH | 1h16 | 2:16 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Cleveland, OH | 5h02 | 6:02 PM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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