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

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AA5413
AA American
CR7
8:28 AM
EDT T2
10:03 AM
EDT
1h 35m
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AA5237
AA American
CR7
10:10 AM
EDT T2
11:45 AM
EDT
1h 35m
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AA3644
AA American
E75
10:21 AM
EDT T2
11:52 AM
EDT
1h 31m
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AA4101
AA American
E75
10:30 AM
EDT T2
12:04 PM
EDT
1h 34m
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AA5166
AA American
CR7
1:48 PM
EDT T2
3:20 PM
EDT
1h 32m
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AA5226
AA American
CR7
5:38 PM
EDT T2
7:12 PM
EDT
1h 34m
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AS4774
AS Alaska
CR7
5:38 PM
EDT T2
7:12 PM
EDT
1h 34m
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AA5170
AA American
CR7
5:40 PM
EDT T2
7:10 PM
EDT
1h 30m
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AA5615
AA American
CR7
7:46 PM
EDT T2
9:11 PM
EDT
1h 25m
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AA4410
AA American
E75
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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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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AS4627
AS Alaska
CR9
10:34 PM
EDT T2
12:03 AM+1
EDT
1h 29m
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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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AA5661
AA American
CR9
10:34 PM
EDT T2
12:03 AM+1
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA5154
AA American
CR9
5:35 AM
EDT
6:59 AM
EDT
1h 24m
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AS4600
AS Alaska
CR9
5:35 AM
EDT
6:59 AM
EDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AA5210
AA American
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT
7:26 AM
EDT
1h 26m
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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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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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AS4531
AS Alaska
E75
12:22 PM
EDT
1:44 PM
EDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
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AA3644
AA American
E75
12:22 PM
EDT
1:44 PM
EDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
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AA5237
AA American
CR7
12:28 PM
EDT
2:06 PM
EDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
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AA4101
AA American
E75
12:34 PM
EDT
1:59 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA5413
AA American
CR7
12:50 PM
EDT
2:29 PM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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WN1283
WN Southwest
3:28 PM
EDT
3:49 PM
EDT
0h 21m
M T W T F S S
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AA5166
AA American
CR7
3:50 PM
EDT
5:23 PM
EDT
1h 33m
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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AA5226
AA American
CR7
8:07 PM
EDT
9:30 PM
EDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
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Washington to Cleveland
2 carriers, 73 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 73 Flights/wk 310 mi 1h 25m nonstop 50 1-stop hubs

DCA–CLE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 310 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 50 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 57 319, CR7, CR9, E75 1h25-1h35 60% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 16 CR7, CR9 1h29-1h34 60% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA, AS
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, AS
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (73 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
12
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
16
Nonstop flights
73
Outbound / wk
73
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,328
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DCA → CLE
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
74%
Return
CLE → DCA
28%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
28%
Arriving
59%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays → CLE delays →

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 2 9 1
Weekly flights 73 102 40
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 5m 1h 20m
Departure OTP 60%
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 25m to 1h 35m.
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 25m to 1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights73 out / 73 return
1-stop connections50 hubs
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: CLE
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
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 25m to 1h 35m. The route covers 310 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 73 nonstop flights per week from DCA to CLE. The return direction has about 73 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMH, LEX, SYR, BWI, HPN, IND, ALB, SDF, AGS, MKE, CHS, HHH, MEM, DAL, MSY, NAS, HOU, YYZ, SRQ, EWR, ATL, PBI, BOS, ORD, CLT, DTW, PIT, FLL, LGA, RDU, JFK, MIA, DFW, STL, MSP, BNA, MDW, PHL, TPA, RSW, MCO, IAH, LAX, PHX, DEN, LAS, SFO, SEA, 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 and BWI. 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 and Alaska Airlines. With 73 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 25 minutes to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 310 miles (498 km). There are approximately 73 weekly flights outbound and 73 return, totaling 146 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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