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Cleveland Museum Of Art
Major encyclopedic art museum in University Circle, known for its outstanding collections spanning Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. A top cultural stop in Cleveland.
Flights from Washington, DC to Cleveland, OH depart on average 39 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $97 (€78) but you can travel from only $44 (€35) by bus.
There are 5 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:35. The fastest flight covers the 304 miles (490 km) distance in 1h 26m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 304 miles (490 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $97 (€78) |
Flights per day 39 |
Direct flights 5 |
Fastest flight 1h 26m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 10:35 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
Cheapest price
$272
Average price
$546
Fastest journey
1 h 21 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Flights per day
75
Distance
490 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Washington, DC to Cleveland, OH is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Cleveland, OH will cost around $546 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $272.
Of the 75 flights that leave Washington, DC for Cleveland, OH onMon, Jun 15, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 15 the direct flights cover the 490 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .
On Mon, Jun 15 the longest flights will take 1 h 29 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.
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AA4713 · AA4491
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UA276 · UA457
AA1708 · AA1677
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AA5127Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Cleveland, OH among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a flight costs an average of $97.
Distance: 304 miles (490 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$271 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $138 Average price | $118 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 30m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 24m Average total duration 10h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Cleveland, OH:
A bus is $63 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Cleveland, OH costing on average $138 (€112).
A bus is $196 (€159) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Cleveland, OH costing on average $271 (€220).
Other travel options to Cleveland, OH take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 0m.
Train takes on average 10h 54m.
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Cleveland, OH flights for today, Sunday, June 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:05 AM Washington, DC | 7h13 | 5:18 PM Cleveland, OH | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 AM Washington, DC | 6h40 | 6:10 PM Cleveland, OH | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:20 PM Washington, DC | 4h55 | 3:15 AM Cleveland, OH | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:55 PM Washington, DC | 6h26 | 5:21 AM Cleveland, OH | 0 transfersDirect | |
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