Dayton to Philadelphia (DAY–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DAY–PHL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 476 miles in approximately 1h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 14 | CR7 | 1h34-1h40 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Dayton
| Metric | DAY→PHL | LUK→PHL | CVG→PHL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DAY | – | 56 mi | 64 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 1 | 82 |
| Flight time | 1h 34m | 1h 26m | 1h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DAY: EDT · PHL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dayton, it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
DAY to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DAY to PHL ranges from 1 hours 34 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 476 miles (766 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati (LUK), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Columbus (CMH).