Travelling from Washington DC to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE): what you need to know
Kick off your travels at one of Washington DC's main airports, Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Check out your options for booking a flight from Washington DC to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) departing from either of these.
1 hour 34 minutes is the average journey time for a direct flight from Washington DC to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Washington DC and Cleveland (where Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is located) share the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch once you arrive.
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is the most popular route. There are 80 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, take the last flight with Southwest Airlines at 22:55. Go for the first DCA to CLE departure with American Airlines at 07:29 if you want to get going earlier.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Washington DC to CLE.
Popular months like July or holiday times such as spring break and Thanksgiving will mean bigger waits at check-in and security. Travelling then? Play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of an international flight is wise.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
You can book a direct flight from Washington DC to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) out of Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA).
When leaving from DCA, you can catch a direct flight from Washington DC to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport with American Airlines.
The distance from central Washington DC to DCA is roughly 8 kilometres. Use Google Maps for the best way to get there, whether in your own car or with public transport.
Catching an early flight from Washington DC to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Ronald Reagan National Airport:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Planning to leave from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)? You can reserve a direct flight from Washington DC to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) out of this busy hub.
Take a direct flight from Washington DC to CLE with United. This is one of the top carriers operating this route out of IAD.
IAD is around 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. It'll take you 51 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 3 hours and 26 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before your flight from Washington DC to CLE? Unwind in a hotel near Washington Dulles International Airport before your holiday officially begins. Check out these accommodation options:
About Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
If you have a late flight from Washington DC to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near CLE:
Getting from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to central Cleveland
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to the centre of Cleveland is around 23 minutes in a car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
For a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Rs25,344 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip starting from Rs49,616. These are the lowest fares right now but could change based on availability.
You're more likely to score cheap tickets from Washington DC to CLE if you book 8 months ahead. We crunched the flight price data and found that's the time fares on this route are typically at their lowest.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Washington DC to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Washington DC to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Cleveland, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
Before booking a flight from Washington DC to CLE, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Cleveland, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC to 28ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Washington DC to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport in January when temperatures average between -10ºC and 4ºC.
More about Cleveland
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