Dulles to Cleveland (IAD–CLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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288 mi airlines 106/wk
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UA4433
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CR5
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UA4013
UA United
E7W
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UA2470
UA United
73G
8:15 AM
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AV2048+3
AV avianca
E75L
8:20 AM
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9:52 AM
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CM1265+1
CM Copa
E75L
8:20 AM
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9:52 AM
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1h 32m
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AC3602+1
AC Air Canada
E7W
8:20 AM
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9:52 AM
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1h 32m
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UA1926
UA United
73G
8:20 AM
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9:41 AM
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1h 21m
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UA1709+1
UA United
7M8
12:40 PM
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2:04 PM
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1h 24m
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AC3604+3
AC Air Canada
ERJ
12:47 PM
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2:15 PM
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1h 28m
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ET1372cs
ET Ethiopian
73G
12:47 PM
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2:10 PM
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1h 23m
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UA3753
UA United
739
2:20 PM
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3:40 PM
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1h 20m
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AC3603+3
AC Air Canada
E7W
5:20 PM
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6:54 PM
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1h 34m
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CM2179+3
CM Copa
E7W
5:20 PM
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6:54 PM
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1h 34m
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SN8970+2
SN Lynx Air
E7W
5:25 PM
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6:59 PM
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1h 34m
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UA4060
UA United
E7W
5:30 PM
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7:03 PM
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1h 33m
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UA4278
UA United
ERJ
5:30 PM
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7:04 PM
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1h 34m
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UA3527
UA United
E7W
5:30 PM
EDT
7:04 PM
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1h 34m
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AC3605cs
AC Air Canada
739
10:17 PM
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11:44 PM
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1h 27m
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UA2131+1
UA United
73G
10:33 PM
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11:59 PM
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1h 26m
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CM2184cs
CM Copa
73G
6:00 AM
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7:20 AM
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1h 20m
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AC3607cs
AC Air Canada
73G
6:00 AM
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7:20 AM
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ET1373cs
ET Ethiopian
737
6:00 AM
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7:20 AM
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NH7127cs
NH All Nippon
738
6:00 AM
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7:20 AM
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UA1252+5
UA United
B38M
6:00 AM
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7:20 AM
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CM2185cs
CM Copa
E7W
10:33 AM
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11:55 AM
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1h 22m
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AC3606cs
AC Air Canada
E75L
10:33 AM
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11:55 AM
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1h 22m
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UA3987
UA United
E7W
10:33 AM
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11:55 AM
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1h 22m
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UA4014+3
UA United
E75L
10:33 AM
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11:55 AM
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1h 22m
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AV2049cs
AV avianca
E7W
10:33 AM
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11:55 AM
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1h 22m
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AZ4459
AZ ITA
73G
10:36 AM
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11:55 AM
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1h 19m
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UA4181
UA United
CR5
10:36 AM
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11:55 AM
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1h 19m
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UA1327
UA United
73G
10:36 AM
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11:55 AM
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1h 19m
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UA445
UA United
73G
10:37 AM
EDT
11:53 AM
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1h 16m
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SN8969+2
SN Lynx Air
ERJ
3:04 PM
EDT
4:30 PM
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1h 26m
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AC3608+3
AC Air Canada
ERJ
3:04 PM
EDT
4:30 PM
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1h 26m
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UA780
UA United
7M9
3:10 PM
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4:30 PM
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1h 20m
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AC3609cs
AC Air Canada
E7W
7:47 PM
EDT
9:13 PM
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1h 26m
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UA3577+2
UA United
E75L
7:47 PM
EDT
9:13 PM
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1h 26m
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CM1089cs
CM Copa
E7W
7:47 PM
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9:13 PM
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1h 26m
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UA4284
UA United
ERJ
7:49 PM
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9:15 PM
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1h 26m
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UA4006
UA United
E7W
7:55 PM
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1h 24m
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Dulles to Cleveland
1 carrier, 106 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 106 Flights/wk 288 mi 1h 20m nonstop 140 1-stop hubs

IAD–CLE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 288 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 140 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–CLE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: AC, AV, CM, ET, SN 43 739, 73G, 7M8, CR5, E7W, ERJ 1h20-1h34 100% Star Alliance AC, AV, CM, ET, SN
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – AC, UA
73G Boeing 737-700 – ET, UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AV, CM
E7W Embraer E175 – AC, CM, SN, UA
ERJ Embraer ERJ-135/140/145 – AC, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (43 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, IAD to CLE direction.
Mon
15
flights
Tue
15
flights
Wed
15
flights
Thu
15
flights
Fri
15
flights
Sat
15
flights
Sun
16
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
19
Nonstop flights
106
Outbound / wk
131
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
140
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,925
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 Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Metric IAD→CLE DCA→CLE BWI→CLE
Distance from IAD 23 mi 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 3
Weekly flights 106 80 22
Flight time 1h 20m 1h 26m 0h 52m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland.
Distance & Flight Time
288 mi / 463 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m to 1h 34m.
Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

IAD–CLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Cleveland route.
Route details
Distance288 mi / 463 km
Flight time1h 20m to 1h 34m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights106 out / 131 return
1-stop connections140 hubs
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: CLE
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to CLE flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport take approximately 1h 20m to 1h 34m. The route covers 288 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines. Plus 5 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 106 nonstop flights per week from IAD to CLE. The return direction has about 131 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CGF, AGC, MTN, PNE, ABE, YXU, CHO, YIP, PHF, TTN, SVH, LEX, TEB, MMU, PTK, PSF, IAG, CEU, CMH, HPN, BUF, ROA, DCA, YHM, PIT, LYH, SYR, AGS, ILM, BED, PDK, CRE, BMG, GRB, MDW, IND, PSM, HVN, BGR, BHM, SDF, HHH, JVL, DPA, SUS, BDL, BTV, ISP, ALB, CHS, MKE, YQB, SAV, CVG, STP, MCN, BVY, MLB, VRB, CID, MKC, MCI, PBG, OKC, ORL, SUA, DAL, OMA, NAS, MEM, PBI, LAL, OPF, YHZ, BCT, FMY, SEF, ICT, NEW, FSD, APF, GPT, IAB, PWA, TMB, HOU, EYW, MSY, COS, AUS, ABQ, EGE, AFW, RDU, PLS, MYR, VGT, STL, ANU, SJU, VNY, SJC, SNA, PSP, YYZ, YVR, DTW, ATL, ORD, PHL, TPA, EWR, MSP, SLC, CLT, LGA, RSW, BOS, MAD, BNA, SRQ, NCE, MIA, IAH, YUL, PUJ, JFK, MCO, DFW, FLL, SEA, DEN, DUB, LAX, LAS, PHX, SFO, GRR, CUN and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CLE to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DCA, BWI and CHO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 IAD to CLE

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 106 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IAD to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to CLE ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 288 miles (463 km). There are approximately 106 weekly flights outbound and 131 return, totaling 237 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

140 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via CGF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).