Flying from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) to Dayton International Airport (DAY): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Dayton International Airport is 1 hour 40 minutes.
Flights from DCA to DAY start at 07:29 — the first with American Airlines. The last service of the day is at 22:04 with American Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 19 weekly Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Dayton International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your DCA to DAY flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Getting to Dayton (and then seeing more of the United States!) is easy with American Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Dayton International Airport.
American Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Among carriers operating DCA to DAY flights, American Airlines leads the way for on-time arrivals.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Dayton International Airport. These are the top stopovers between DCA and DAY:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) to Dayton International Airport (DAY)
Right now, 156 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Dayton International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 235 €. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book three months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DCA to DAY.
The cheapest month for flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Dayton International Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from DCA to DAY by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Dayton International Airport.
Handy information about Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
When it comes to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Washington Ronald Reagan Airport from central Washington DC, it takes about 10 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 25 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Dayton International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near DCA:
Arriving at Dayton International Airport (DAY)
Book a hotel near DAY if you're catching a late Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Dayton International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Dayton International Airport rental car and discover Dayton and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Alamo and Avis are top providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Dayton International Airport around one week before your trip.
When to fly to Dayton International Airport (DAY)
November is the most popular month for flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Dayton International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Dayton in March.
The warmest month in Dayton is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Dayton International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from DCA to DAY in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Chicago is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Dayton. Around 370 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
Columbus is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 105 kilometres east of Dayton. No trip is complete without a visit to Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.