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

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476 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
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Flight Schedule 3 flights Verified 16m ago
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AA5586+1
AA American
CR9
7:20 PM
EDT TF
9:31 PM
EDT
2h 11m
44%
M T W T F S S
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AS4463cs
AS Alaska
CR9
7:20 PM
EDT TF
9:31 PM
EDT
2h 11m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AA5587
AA American
CR7
6:00 AM
EDT
7:40 AM
EDT
1h 40m
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M T W T F S S
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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
IAD Dulles 3h 45m ACAVCM → AVCMOS Dulles (IAD) to Dayton flights
DCA Washington 3h 56m AABA → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Dayton flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 30m AAAFAM → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Dayton flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 30m AABAEI → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Dayton flights
ORD Chicago 4h 41m AAACAS → AAASAY Chicago (ORD) to Dayton flights
MKE Milwaukee 4h 59m AA → AA Milwaukee (MKE) to Dayton flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 13m AAAYBA → AAASQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dayton flights
DEN Denver 8h 45m AAACBA → UA Denver (DEN) to Dayton flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 10h 5m AAASF9 → G4 Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Dayton flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville ~4h 23m AAASBA → Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Dayton flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Philadelphia to Dayton
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 476 mi 2h 11m nonstop

PHL–DAY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 476 miles in approximately 2h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore PHL Routes DAY Routes PHL Live Flights DAY Live Flights PHL Delays DAY Delays
All flights from Dayton (DAY) Dayton to Philadelphia flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHL–DAY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AS 7 CR9 2h11 94% Oneworld AS
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PHL to DAY 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
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to DAY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
IAD ~3h 45m DCA ~3h 56m TYS ~4h 23m ACY ~4h 25m ATL ~4h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
785
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PHL → DAY
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
Arriving
100%
Return
DAY → PHL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays → DAY delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Dayton from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport.
Metric PHL→DAY ACY→DAY TEB→DAY
Distance from PHL – 46 mi 92 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 14 – 1
Flight time 2h 11m 1h 35m 1h 19m
Departure OTP 94% – –
Atlantic City (ACY) to Dayton flights · Teterboro (TEB) to Dayton flights
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in Dayton.
Distance & Flight Time
476 mi / 766 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 11m gate to gate.
Getting to PHL

SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.

Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.

Facts

PHL–DAY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Dayton route.
Route details
Distance476 mi / 766 km
Flight time2h 11m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PHL
Full namePhiladelphia International Airport
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: DAY
Full nameJames M. Cox Dayton International Airport
IATA / ICAODAY / KDAY
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation1,009 ft / 308 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to DAY flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport take about 2h 11m gate to gate. The route covers 476 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PHL 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 Washington Dulles, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from DAY to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ACY and TEB. 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 PHL to DAY

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PHL to DAY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to DAY is about 2 hours 11 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 476 miles (766 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlantic City (ACY) and Teterboro (TEB).