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

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476 mi airlines 35/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AS4484
AS Alaska
CR7
7:27 PM
EDT TF
9:24 PM
EDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5487
AA American
CR7
7:27 PM
EDT TF
9:24 PM
EDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5377
AA American
CR7
7:35 PM
EDT TF
9:38 PM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4734
AS Alaska
CR7
7:35 PM
EDT TF
9:38 PM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4463
AS Alaska
CR7
7:35 PM
EDT TF
9:38 PM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5423
AA American
CR7
6:00 AM
EDT
7:40 AM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5491
AA American
CR7
7:35 AM
EDT
9:09 AM
EDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Philadelphia to Dayton
2 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 476 mi 1h 57m nonstop 25 1-stop hubs

PHL–DAY is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 476 miles in approximately 1h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHL–DAY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 21 CR7 1h57-2h03 69% Oneworld
AA American Airlines 14 CR7 1h57-2h03 69% 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, PHL to DAY direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to DAY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
706
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
PHL → DAY
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Arriving
50%
Return
DAY → PHL
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays → DAY delays →

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 1h 57m to 2h 3m.
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.

PHL–DAY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Dayton route.
Route details
Distance476 mi / 766 km
Flight time1h 57m to 2h 3m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights35 out / 14 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: DAY
IATA / ICAODAY / KDAY
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation1,009 ft / 308 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to DAY flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport take approximately 1h 57m to 2h 3m. The route covers 476 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from PHL to DAY. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CPS, LGA, RDU, MKE, CHS, STL, YUL, MSP, PIE, DAL, SRQ, NAS, PBI, MEM, IAH, AUS, IAD, VNY, LAS, ORD, DCA, CLT, ATL, DEN and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DAY to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 and Alaska Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PHL to DAY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to DAY ranges from 1 hours 57 minutes to 2 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 476 miles (766 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CPS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.