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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA5586
AA American
CR9
7:20 PM
EDT TF
9:31 PM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4463
AS Alaska
CR9
7:20 PM
EDT TF
9:31 PM
EDT
2h 11m
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
AA5587
AA American
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT
7:40 AM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AA5423
AA American
CR7
6:00 AM
EDT
7:40 AM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AA9950
AA American
7:45 AM
EDT
9:30 AM
EDT
1h 45m
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
1 carrier, 28 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 476 mi 2h 3m nonstop 41 1-stop hubs

PHL–DAY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 476 miles in approximately 2h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 41 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
AA American Airlines Also: AS 14 CR7, CR9 2h03-2h11 100% Oneworld AS
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA, AS
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (14 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
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to DAY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
846
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.

Other ways to reach Dayton from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport.
Metric PHL→DAY ACY→DAY
Distance from PHL 46 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 28
Flight time 2h 3m 1h 35m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of PHL 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 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 3m to 2h 11m.
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 time2h 3m to 2h 11m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights28 out / 15 return
1-stop connections41 hubs
Origin: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: DAY
IATA / ICAODAY / KDAY
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 2h 3m to 2h 11m. The route covers 476 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from PHL to DAY. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LGA, CPS, PIT, CLE, FTY, ACY, YYZ, TYS, RDU, MKE, LEX, CHS, STL, YUL, SFB, MSP, DAL, MEM, GPT, PIE, TPA, SRQ, PGD, PBI, NAS, IAH, FLL, MIA, AUS, VNY, MYR, LGB, LAS, IAD, CVG, DEN, ATL, ORD, CLT, DCA 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.
Nearby alternatives include ACY. 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 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PHL to DAY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to DAY ranges from 2 hours 3 minutes to 2 hours 11 minutes. The route covers a distance of 476 miles (766 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 43 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

41 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via LGA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlantic City (ACY).