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

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AV2059cs
AV avianca
ERJ
10:23 AM
EDT
11:55 AM
EDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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UA4298+1
UA United
ERJ
10:28 AM
EDT
12:01 PM
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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CM2769cs
CM Copa
ERJ
10:28 AM
EDT
12:01 PM
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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UA4296+2
UA United
ERJ
10:28 AM
EDT
12:01 PM
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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SN8924cs
SN Lynx Air
E145
2:50 PM
EDT
4:25 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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UA4824+4
UA United
E145
2:50 PM
EDT
4:25 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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OS7838cs
OS Austrian
ERJ
2:57 PM
EDT
4:30 PM
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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AV2058cs
AV avianca
E145
7:33 PM
EDT
9:10 PM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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UA4267+2
UA United
ERJ
7:35 PM
EDT
9:10 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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CM2774cs
CM Copa
ERJ
8:15 AM
EDT
9:53 AM
EDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
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UA4327
UA United
ERJ
8:22 AM
EDT
10:00 AM
EDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
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UA4241
UA United
E145
12:37 PM
EDT
2:15 PM
EDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
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UA4274+5
UA United
ERJ
5:15 PM
EDT
6:58 PM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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OS7837cs
OS Austrian
ERJ
5:15 PM
EDT
7:03 PM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AV2057cs
AV avianca
E145
5:15 PM
EDT
6:58 PM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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SN8923cs
SN Lynx Air
ERJ
5:15 PM
EDT
6:53 PM
EDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
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Dayton to Dulles
2 carriers, 60 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 60 Flights/wk 367 mi 1h 32m nonstop 37 1-stop hubs

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 32m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 25 E145, ERJ 1h33-1h35 100% Star Alliance AV, CM, OS, SN
AA American Airlines 0 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AV, SN, UA
ERJ Embraer ERJ-135/140/145 – AV, CM, OS, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (25 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
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
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
60
Outbound / wk
49
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAY to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
787
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 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 5 7
Weekly flights 60 1 114
Flight time 1h 32m 1h 5m 1h 12m
Departure OTP 100%
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 32m to 1h 37m.
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 32m to 1h 37m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights60 out / 49 return
1-stop connections37 hubs
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 approximately 1h 32m to 1h 37m. The route covers 367 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines. Plus 4 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 60 nonstop flights per week from DAY to IAD. The return direction has about 49 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMH, MDW, TEB, CVG, IND, FTY, EWR, DTW, ORF, TYS, ICT, BNA, STL, MSY, PVD, MSL, SBN, SFB, MCO, MSP, PIE, SRQ, IAH, HOU, DAL, FLL, PHL, SAN, PSP, CDG, ATL, DEN, ORD, CLT, MYR, DFW and PGD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 DAY to IAD

James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 60 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DAY to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAY to IAD ranges from 1 hours 32 minutes to 1 hours 37 minutes. The route covers a distance of 367 miles (590 km). There are approximately 60 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 109 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

37 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 Cincinnati (LUK), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Columbus (CMH).