Dulles to Dayton (IAD–DAY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAD Airport Page →
367 mi airlines charter/private 56/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 17 flights Verified 48m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
CM2774cs
CM Copa
ERJ
8:15 AM
EDT
9:48 AM
EDT
1h 33m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4188
UA United
CR5
8:15 AM
EDT
9:48 AM
EDT
1h 33m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4327
UA United
ERJ
8:15 AM
EDT
9:48 AM
EDT
1h 33m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4241
UA United
E145
1:52 PM
EDT
3:22 PM
EDT
1h 30m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2057cs
AV avianca
E145
5:15 PM
EDT
7:01 PM
EDT
1h 46m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
OS7837cs
OS Austrian
E145
5:15 PM
EDT
7:01 PM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN8923cs
SN Lynx Air
CR5
5:25 PM
EDT
7:01 PM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4274+5
UA United
E145
6:00 PM
EDT
8:55 PM
EDT
2h 55m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4296+3
UA United
ERJ
10:23 AM
EDT
11:55 AM
EDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2059cs
AV avianca
E145
10:23 AM
EDT
11:55 AM
EDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM2769cs
CM Copa
E145
10:23 AM
EDT
11:55 AM
EDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4181
UA United
CR5
10:23 AM
EDT
11:53 AM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OS7838cs
OS Austrian
E145
10:28 AM
EDT
12:01 PM
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN8924cs
SN Lynx Air
ERJ
2:53 PM
EDT
4:30 PM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4824+4
UA United
ERJ
2:53 PM
EDT
4:30 PM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4267+2
UA United
ERJ
7:43 PM
EDT
9:25 PM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2058cs
AV avianca
E145
7:43 PM
EDT
9:25 PM
EDT
1h 42m
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
CLT Charlotte 4h 5m AAACAT AA Charlotte (CLT) to Dayton flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 15m AFAMCM AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Dayton flights
ORD Chicago 4h 27m ACAVAZ AAASAY Chicago (ORD) to Dayton flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 42m AAASAT AAASQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dayton flights
DEN Denver 8h 11m AVAZCM UA Denver (DEN) to Dayton flights
PHL Philadelphia 8h 36m ACAVCM AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Dayton flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 12h 20m UA G4 Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Dayton flights
DCA Washington ~3h 56m AA AAAS Washington (DCA) to Dayton flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville ~3h 56m AVCMEJA Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Dayton flights
CPS Cahokia/St Louis ~4h 34m SY Cahokia/St Louis (CPS) to Dayton flights
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Dulles to Dayton
2 carriers, 56 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 367 mi 1h 35m nonstop

IAD–DAY is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Allegiant Air lead the route. The flight covers 367 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–DAY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: AV, CM, OS, SN 28 CR5, E145, ERJ 1h30-2h55 63% Star Alliance AV, CM, OS, SN
G4 Allegiant Air 0 63%
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – SN, UA
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AV, OS, UA
ERJ Embraer ERJ-135/140/145 – CM, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (28 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, IAD to DAY direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
56
Outbound / wk
63
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to DAY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
760
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
IAD → DAY
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
100%
Return
DAY → IAD
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays → DAY delays →

Other ways to reach Dayton from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport.
Metric IAD→DAY DCA→DAY
Distance from IAD 23 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 56 24
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 38m
Departure OTP 63%
Airports within 200 miles of IAD 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 Dulles.
IAD: EDT · DAY: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in Dayton.
Distance & Flight Time
367 mi / 590 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m gate to gate.
Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

IAD–DAY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Dayton route.
Route details
Distance367 mi / 590 km
Flight time1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights56 out / 63 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: DAY
IATA / ICAODAY / KDAY
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation1,009 ft / 308 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to DAY flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport take about 1h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 367 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from IAD to DAY: United Airlines and Allegiant Air.
This route has frequent 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 Charlotte Douglas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Chicago O'Hare.
Yes, return flights from DAY to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DCA. 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 IAD to DAY

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Allegiant Air. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IAD to DAY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to DAY is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 367 miles (590 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 63 return, totaling 119 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA).