Philadelphia to Dayton (PHL–DAY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PHL–DAY is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 476 miles in approximately 2h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, QR | 7 | CR9 | 2h07 | Oneworld | AS, QR | |
| TWY TWY | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Dayton from Philadelphia
| Metric | PHL→DAY | ACY→DAY | MDT→DAY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 46 mi | 83 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 7m | 1h 35m | 1h 4m |
| Departure OTP | 83% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHL: EDT · DAY: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in Dayton.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 is about 2 hours 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 476 miles (766 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlantic City (ACY), Harrisburg (MDT) and Teterboro (TEB).