Dayton to Dulles (DAY–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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367 mi airlines charter/private 63/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 17 flights Verified 5m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA4296+3
UA United
ERJ
10:23 AM
EDT
11:55 AM
EDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2059cs
AV avianca
E145
10:23 AM
EDT
11:55 AM
EDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM2769cs
CM Copa
E145
10:23 AM
EDT
11:55 AM
EDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4181
UA United
CR5
10:23 AM
EDT
11:53 AM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OS7838cs
OS Austrian
E145
10:28 AM
EDT
12:01 PM
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN8924cs
SN Lynx Air
ERJ
2:53 PM
EDT
4:30 PM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4824+4
UA United
ERJ
2:53 PM
EDT
4:30 PM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4267+2
UA United
ERJ
7:43 PM
EDT
9:25 PM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2058cs
AV avianca
E145
7:43 PM
EDT
9:25 PM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM2774cs
CM Copa
ERJ
8:15 AM
EDT
9:48 AM
EDT
1h 33m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4188
UA United
CR5
8:15 AM
EDT
9:48 AM
EDT
1h 33m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4327
UA United
ERJ
8:15 AM
EDT
9:48 AM
EDT
1h 33m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4241
UA United
E145
1:52 PM
EDT
3:22 PM
EDT
1h 30m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2057cs
AV avianca
E145
5:15 PM
EDT
7:01 PM
EDT
1h 46m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
OS7837cs
OS Austrian
E145
5:15 PM
EDT
7:01 PM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN8923cs
SN Lynx Air
CR5
5:25 PM
EDT
7:01 PM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4274+5
UA United
E145
6:00 PM
EDT
8:55 PM
EDT
2h 55m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CLT Charlotte 4h 3m AA AAACAT Charlotte (CLT) to Dulles flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 25m AFAMDL AFAMCM Atlanta (ATL) to Dulles flights
ORD Chicago 4h 26m AAASAY ACAVAZ Chicago (ORD) to Dulles flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 46m AA ACAVCM Philadelphia (PHL) to Dulles flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 46m AAASJL AAASAT Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dulles flights
DEN Denver 8h 53m UA AVAZCM Denver (DEN) to Dulles flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville 10h 37m UA ACAVCM Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Dulles flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 19h 30m G4 ACUA Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Dulles flights
CMH Columbus ~3h 20m ACAVCM Columbus (CMH) to Dulles flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington ~3h 49m ACAVCM Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Dulles flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Dayton to Dulles
2 carriers, 63 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 367 mi 1h 33m nonstop

DAY–IAD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 367 miles in approximately 1h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DAY–IAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: AV, CM, OS, SN 28 CR5, ERJ 1h30-1h42 72% Star Alliance AV, CM, OS, SN
AA American Airlines 0 72% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AV, CM, OS
ERJ Embraer ERJ-135/140/145 – SN, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (28 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DAY to IAD direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
63
Outbound / wk
56
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAY to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
761
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
DAY → IAD
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
84%
Return
IAD → DAY
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DAY delays → IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from Dayton

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric DAY→IAD LUK→IAD CVG→IAD
Distance from DAY 56 mi 64 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 7 7
Weekly flights 63 1 87
Flight time 1h 33m 1h 1h 28m
Departure OTP 72%
Airports within 200 miles of DAY with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dayton, it's 6:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
367 mi / 590 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 33m gate to gate.
Getting from IAD

Silver Line Metro runs from Washington Dulles Airport station to Metro Center in about 65 minutes (~$7). The route bypasses I-66 and I-495 congestion entirely. Washington Flyer coach also runs to Wiehle-Reston East station ($6, 15 min) for Metro connection.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown DC cost $55–80 and take 35–55 minutes depending on traffic. Car rental facilities are on-site. Dulles is 27 miles west of the Capitol; it is farther than either DCA or BWI from central DC.

Dulles Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (30–36°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Winters bring cold temperatures (−3 to 5°C) with snow and ice. The Virginia suburbs accumulate more snow than downtown DC, and ice storms are the primary disruption risk.

Dulles sits at higher elevation in Virginia's piedmont and sees more winter precipitation than DCA. Spring and fall are variable. Snowfall is possible into April. Thunderstorms begin from April through May.

DAY–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dayton to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance367 mi / 590 km
Flight time1h 33m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights63 out / 56 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DAY
IATA / ICAODAY / KDAY
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation1,009 ft / 308 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DAY to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take about 1h 33m gate to gate. The route covers 367 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from DAY to IAD: United Airlines and American Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Chicago O'Hare.
Yes, return flights from IAD to DAY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LUK, CVG and CMH. 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 DAY to IAD

James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and American Airlines. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DAY to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAY to IAD is about 1 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 367 miles (590 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 119 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati (LUK), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Columbus (CMH).