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

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476 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 45m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA5587
AA American
CR9
5:50 AM
EDT
7:33 AM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5229
AA American
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT
7:40 AM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2212
QR Qatar
CR9
6:54 PM
EDT TF
9:00 PM
EDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2589
QR Qatar
CR9
7:19 PM
EDT TF
9:25 PM
EDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5586+1
AA American
CR9
7:19 PM
EDT TF
9:25 PM
EDT
2h 6m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4463cs
AS Alaska
CR9
7:19 PM
EDT TF
9:25 PM
EDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5064
AA American
CR9
7:45 PM
EDT TF
9:58 PM
EDT
2h 13m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4484+1
AS Alaska
CR9
7:45 PM
EDT TF
9:58 PM
EDT
2h 13m
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 8 hubs
IAD Dulles 3h 34m AVCMOS ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Philadelphia flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 4h 20m G4 AAF9 Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Philadelphia flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 23m AA AAASBA Charlotte (CLT) to Philadelphia flights
ORD Chicago 4h 35m AAASAY AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Philadelphia flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 42m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Philadelphia flights
DCA Washington 5h AAAS AAASBA Washington (DCA) to Philadelphia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 47m A8AAAS AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Philadelphia flights
DEN Denver 7h 30m UA AAACBA Denver (DEN) to Philadelphia flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Dayton to Philadelphia
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 476 mi 1h 42m 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 42m. 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 14 CR9 1h40-1h43 58% Oneworld
G4 Allegiant Air 0 58%
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (14 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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
32
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAY to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
775
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
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
92%
Return
PHL → DAY
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
68%
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 8 6
Weekly flights 14 1 92
Flight time 1h 42m 1h 19m 1h 8m
Departure OTP 58%
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 42m 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 42m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 32 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 42m 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, Myrtle Beach and Charlotte Douglas.
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 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DAY to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAY to PHL is about 1 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 476 miles (766 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 46 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Myrtle Beach and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati (LUK), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Columbus (CMH).