Washington to Cleveland (DCA–CLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA5131
AA American
CR9
7:29 AM
EDT T2
8:59 AM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AA5167
AA American
CR7
7:29 AM
EDT T2
8:58 AM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA4101
AA American
E70
10:30 AM
EDT T2
12:04 PM
EDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
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AA5127
AA American
CR7
11:54 AM
EDT T2
1:23 PM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA5166
AA American
CR7
1:48 PM
EDT T2
3:20 PM
EDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AA5470
AA American
CR7
2:56 PM
EDT T2
4:42 PM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
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AA5170+1
AA American
CR7
5:10 PM
EDT T2
6:40 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AS4774+1
AS Alaska
CR7
5:38 PM
EDT T2
7:12 PM
EDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
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AS4627cs
AS Alaska
CR7
5:40 PM
EDT T2
7:10 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AA5132
AA American
CR7
5:54 PM
EDT T2
7:24 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AA4397
AA American
E75
7:59 PM
EDT T2
9:28 PM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA4410
AA American
E75L
8:10 PM
EDT T2
9:39 PM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA5613
AA American
CR9
10:25 PM
EDT T2
11:53 PM
EDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AA5559
AA American
CR7
10:26 PM
EDT T2
11:58 PM
EDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AA5079
AA American
CR7
10:30 PM
EDT T2
11:56 PM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AA1173
AA American
319
10:33 PM
EDT T2
11:59 PM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AS4379
AS Alaska
CR9
10:34 PM
EDT T2
12:03 AM+1
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA5411
AA American
CR9
5:23 AM
EDT
6:50 AM
EDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
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AA5210+1
AA American
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT
7:26 AM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AA2062
AA American
319
6:00 AM
EDT
7:17 AM
EDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AS4531cs
AS Alaska
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT
7:26 AM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AA4386
AA American
E75
8:35 AM
EDT
10:00 AM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA5479
AA American
CR7
8:36 AM
EDT
10:08 AM
EDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AA4807
AA American
E75
8:43 AM
EDT
10:08 AM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA5167
AA American
CR7
9:28 AM
EDT
10:58 AM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AA5131
AA American
CR9
9:29 AM
EDT
10:56 AM
EDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
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AA4101
AA American
E70
12:34 PM
EDT
1:59 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA5127
AA American
CR7
1:55 PM
EDT
3:25 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AA5166
AA American
CR9
3:50 PM
EDT
5:23 PM
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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AA5470
AA American
CR7
5:12 PM
EDT
6:46 PM
EDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
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AA5566
AA American
CR7
7:40 PM
EDT
9:14 PM
EDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
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AA5132
AA American
CR7
8:18 PM
EDT
9:48 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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Washington to Cleveland
1 carrier, 80 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 80 Flights/wk 310 mi 1h 26m nonstop 74 1-stop hubs

DCA–CLE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 310 miles in approximately 1h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 74 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DCA–CLE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AS 64 319, CR7, CR9, E70, E75, E75L 1h26-1h46 100% Oneworld AS
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA, AS
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, AS
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (64 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DCA to CLE direction.
Mon
13
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
17
Nonstop flights
80
Outbound / wk
72
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
74
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,330
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Cleveland from Washington

Nearby airports with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Metric DCA→CLE IAD→CLE BWI→CLE
Distance from DCA 23 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 13 3
Weekly flights 80 106 22
Flight time 1h 26m 1h 20m 0h 52m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Cleveland is 0 hours the same as Washington.
DCA: EDT · CLE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland.
Distance & Flight Time
310 mi / 498 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 26m to 1h 46m.
Getting to DCA

The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.

DCA–CLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Cleveland route.
Route details
Distance310 mi / 498 km
Flight time1h 26m to 1h 46m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights80 out / 72 return
1-stop connections74 hubs
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: CLE
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to CLE flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport take approximately 1h 26m to 1h 46m. The route covers 310 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 80 nonstop flights per week from DCA to CLE. The return direction has about 72 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MMU, BUF, CMH, SYR, PIT, BWI, LEX, HPN, PSM, IND, SDF, ALB, BDL, BTV, ILM, ATW, AGS, CHS, MKE, SAV, BGR, BHM, CVG, HHH, MEM, SPI, OPF, CID, YHZ, DAL, OMA, PBI, OKC, ICT, HOU, NAS, EYW, MSY, AUS, MYR, SJU, YYZ, YUL, JFK, DTW, RDU, EWR, ATL, CLT, ORD, MCO, SRQ, MCI, LGA, BOS, FLL, PHL, BNA, MSP, TPA, STL, DFW, MIA, MDW, IAH, LAS, DEN, SEA, LAX, SFO, RSW, PHX, GRR and SLC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CLE to DCA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAD, BWI and CHO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DCA to CLE

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 80 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DCA to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to CLE ranges from 1 hours 26 minutes to 1 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 310 miles (498 km). There are approximately 80 weekly flights outbound and 72 return, totaling 152 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

74 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MMU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).