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

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390 mi airlines charter/private 24/wk
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Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 19m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA5159+1
AA American
CR7
7:29 AM
EDT T2
9:07 AM
EDT
1h 38m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5162+1
AA American
CR9
5:38 PM
EDT T2
7:22 PM
EDT
1h 44m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4101cs
AS Alaska
CR7
5:38 PM
EDT T2
7:22 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5473+1
AA American
CR7
7:48 PM
EDT T2
9:30 PM
EDT
1h 42m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5261
AA American
CR7
6:00 AM
EDT
7:37 AM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5159+1
AA American
CR9
9:01 AM
EDT
10:35 AM
EDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4383cs
AS Alaska
CR7
9:39 AM
EDT
11:14 AM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5162+1
AA American
CR7
7:52 PM
EDT
9:28 PM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
PHL Philadelphia 4h 13m AAASBA AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Dayton flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 13m AAAFAM AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Dayton flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 14m AAASBA AA Charlotte (CLT) to Dayton flights
ORD Chicago 4h 30m AAASAY AAASAY Chicago (ORD) to Dayton flights
MKE Milwaukee 4h 40m AAWN AA Milwaukee (MKE) to Dayton flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 5h 7m AAAS G4 Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Dayton flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 57m AAAYCX AAASQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dayton flights
DEN Denver 8h 55m ACF9UA UA Denver (DEN) to Dayton flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville ~4h 2m AAASDL Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Dayton flights
LEX Lexington ~4h 25m DL Lexington (LEX) to Dayton flights
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Washington to Dayton
1 carrier, 24 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 390 mi 1h 43m nonstop

DCA–DAY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 390 miles in approximately 1h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 Also: AS 17 CR7, CR9 1h38-1h44 75% Oneworld AS
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA, AS
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (17 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
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
23
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to DAY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
716
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
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
75%
Return
DAY → DCA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
80%
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 1 9
Weekly flights 24 56
Flight time 1h 43m 1h 30m
Departure OTP 75%
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 43m gate to gate.
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 43m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights24 out / 23 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: DAY
IATA / ICAODAY / KDAY
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 about 1h 43m gate to gate. The route covers 390 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DCA to DAY: American Airlines.
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 Philadelphia, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas.
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. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DCA to DAY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to DAY is about 1 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 390 miles (628 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 47 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Philadelphia, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD).