Washington to Dayton (DCA–DAY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA5108
AA American
CR7
7:33 AM
EDT T2
8:59 AM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AA5491
AA American
CR7
7:59 AM
EDT T2
9:38 AM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AA5198
AA American
CR7
10:15 AM
EDT T2
11:54 AM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS6667
AS Alaska
CR7
6:00 PM
EDT T2
7:41 PM
EDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5206
AA American
CR7
6:00 PM
EDT T2
7:41 PM
EDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5204
AA American
CR7
7:32 PM
EDT T2
9:00 PM
EDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AA5473
AA American
CR7
10:02 PM
EDT T2
11:40 PM
EDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
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AA5261
AA American
CR7
6:00 AM
EDT
7:35 AM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AS4383
AS Alaska
CR9
9:30 AM
EDT
11:00 AM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AS4190
AS Alaska
CR9
9:34 AM
EDT
11:08 AM
EDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
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AA5108
AA American
CR7
10:18 AM
EDT
11:48 AM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AA5198
AA American
CR7
12:25 PM
EDT
2:00 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AA5284
AA American
CR7
6:07 PM
EDT
7:49 PM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AA5436
AA American
CR7
6:11 PM
EDT
7:46 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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Washington to Dayton
2 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 390 mi 1h 26m nonstop 21 1-stop hubs

DCA–DAY is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 390 miles in approximately 1h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DCA–DAY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 34 CR7 1h26-1h41 57% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 1 CR7 1h41 57% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA, AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (35 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DCA to DAY direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
41
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to DAY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
666
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
DCA → DAY
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Arriving
100%
Return
DAY → DCA
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays → DAY delays →

Other ways to reach Dayton from Washington

Nearby airports with service to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport.
Metric DCA→DAY IAD→DAY
Distance from DCA 23 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4
Weekly flights 35 28
Flight time 1h 26m 1h 47m
Departure OTP 57%
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Dayton.
Distance & Flight Time
390 mi / 628 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 26m to 1h 41m.
Getting to DCA

The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.

DCA–DAY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Dayton route.
Route details
Distance390 mi / 628 km
Flight time1h 26m to 1h 41m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights35 out / 41 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: DAY
IATA / ICAODAY / KDAY
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation1,009 ft / 308 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to DAY flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport take approximately 1h 26m to 1h 41m. The route covers 390 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from DCA to DAY. The return direction has about 41 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PHL, RDU, LGA, MKE, CHS, STL, YUL, MSP, DAL, SRQ, MEM, PBI, NAS, IAH, AUS, LAS, CLT, ORD, ATL, DFW and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DAY to DCA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAD. 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 DCA to DAY

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DCA to DAY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to DAY ranges from 1 hours 26 minutes to 1 hours 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 390 miles (628 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 76 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PHL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD).