Flying from Washington DC to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY): What you need to know
Start your journey at one of Washington DC's main airports, Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Check out your options for booking a flight from Washington DC to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) jetting off from either of these.
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 40 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Washington DC to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport flight.
Dayton's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Washington DC. James M. Cox Dayton International Airport is located in Dayton.
The busiest route is from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY), with 25 direct weekly services. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from DCA to DAY is the 7:29am American Airlines service. If a later flight fits your day better, the final departure is at 10:04pm with American Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Washington DC to DAY.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's wise to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
You can book a direct flight from Washington DC to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) out of Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA).
When leaving from DCA, you can catch a direct flight from Washington DC to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport with American Airlines.
The majority of passengers prefer to book seats with American Airlines from DCA to DAY.
The carrier with the best punctuality score on this route is American Airlines. Its services arrive as scheduled 67.8% of the time.
Located around 8 kilometres from central Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
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76.44% of flights that depart Ronald Reagan National Airport touch down at their destination on time.
The address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Planning to catch a flight from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)? Direct Washington DC to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) plane tickets are available from this popular hub.
United Airlines has direct flights from Washington DC to DAY departing from IAD. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and reach your destination in a single journey.
United Airlines is the most popular choice for passengers flying from IAD to DAY.
United Airlines has the strongest on-time record of any carrier operating flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and James M. Cox Dayton International Airport.
IAD is around 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
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74.39% of flights leaving Washington Dulles International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
The street address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
The trip to BWI from the centre of Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 50 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
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Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive as expected. At BWI, that figure is 77.13%.
About James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY)
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The street address for DAY is Terminal Building.
Getting from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) to central Dayton
The centre of Dayton is about 16 kilometres from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research before your trip.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY)
93 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport. A return flight starts at 161 €. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY)
September is the busiest month for flights from Washington DC to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY). Visit Dayton in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Before locking in your Washington DC to DAY plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Dayton, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport in January when temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Dayton
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Explore more of the United States
Columbus is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Dayton. Around 105 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Easton Town Centre.
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