Dayton to Philadelphia (DAY–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA5587
AA American
CR7
6:00 AM
EDT
7:40 AM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5586+1
AA American
CR9
7:20 PM
EDT TF
9:31 PM
EDT
2h 11m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4463cs
AS Alaska
CR9
7:20 PM
EDT TF
9:31 PM
EDT
2h 11m
21%
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
IAD Dulles 3h 42m AVCMOS ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Philadelphia flights
ORD Chicago 4h 34m AAASAY AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Philadelphia flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 35m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Philadelphia flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 44m AA AAASBA Charlotte (CLT) to Philadelphia flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 5h G4 AAASBA Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Philadelphia flights
DCA Washington 5h 15m AAAS AAASBA Washington (DCA) to Philadelphia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 58m AAASJL AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Philadelphia flights
DEN Denver 7h 36m UA AAACBA Denver (DEN) to Philadelphia flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville 11h 17m UA AAASBA Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Philadelphia flights
CMH Columbus ~3h 34m AAASBA Columbus (CMH) to Philadelphia flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dayton to Philadelphia
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 476 mi 1h 40m nonstop

DAY–PHL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Allegiant Air lead the route. The flight covers 476 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DAY–PHL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 7 CR7 1h40 100% Oneworld
G4 Allegiant Air 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: G4 (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 PHL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAY to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
774
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 → PHL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
88%
Return
PHL → DAY
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DAY delays → PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Dayton

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric DAY→PHL LUK→PHL CVG→PHL
Distance from DAY 56 mi 64 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 6 5
Weekly flights 7 1 58
Flight time 1h 40m 1h 20m 1h 45m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of DAY with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dayton, it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
476 mi / 766 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m gate to gate.
Getting from PHL

SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.

Philadelphia Climate

Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.

Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.

DAY–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dayton to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance476 mi / 766 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DAY
IATA / ICAODAY / KDAY
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation1,009 ft / 308 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DAY to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take about 1h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 476 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from DAY to PHL: American Airlines and Allegiant Air.
This route has 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 Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from PHL 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 PHL

James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Allegiant Air. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DAY to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAY to PHL is about 1 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 476 miles (766 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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