Cleveland (CLE) to Washington (DCA) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Cleveland (CLE) to Washington (DCA): American Airlines. The two airports are 309 miles (497 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 15 ways to fly it with one stop, through Philadelphia, Detroit and Toronto and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from CLE to DCA
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book CLE to DCA with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
CLE to DCA with one stop
15 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
- Via New York (LGA)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via New York (JFK)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more the whole way
- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)Frontier Airlines, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
- Via Boston (BOS)JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
CLE to DCA: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from CLE to DCA?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Cleveland (CLE) to Washington (DCA).
How far is Cleveland from Washington by plane?
Cleveland (CLE) and Washington (DCA) are 309 miles (497 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book CLE to DCA award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does CLE to DCA cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for CLE to DCA with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Cleveland and Washington?
The most direct connections are through Philadelphia (PHL), Detroit (DTW), Toronto (YYZ), New York (EWR) and New York (LGA). On 14 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Philadelphia.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.