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$95+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Dayton (DAY)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — DAY
Dec 3 — Dec 101
Wed 12/3
Wed 12/10
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Dayton. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 3, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/27:59 amDCA - DAY
Nonstop1h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/610:38 amDAY - DCA
Nonstop1h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/2$189
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/126:00 amIAD - DAY
1 stop4h 30mDelta
Mon 12/156:34 pmDAY - IAD
1 stop5h 38mDelta
Deal found 11/2$209
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/126:00 amDCA - DAY
1 stop4h 30mDelta
Mon 12/152:55 pmDAY - DCA
1 stop5h 45mDelta
Deal found 11/2$209
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1812:35 pmIAD - DAY
Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/222:50 pmDAY - IAD
Nonstop1h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/2$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/189:59 pmDCA - DAY
Nonstop1h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/226:41 amDAY - DCA
Nonstop1h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/3$219
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/25:18 pmBWI - DAY
1 stop6h 12mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/62:10 pmDAY - BWI
1 stop6h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/2$229
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1810:05 amIAD - DAY
1 stop5h 15mDelta
Sat 11/224:15 pmDAY - IAD
1 stop7h 04mDelta
Deal found 11/2$239
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/196:00 amBWI - DAY
1 stop6h 37mDelta
Thu 12/42:55 pmDAY - BWI
1 stop4h 37mDelta
Deal found 11/3$239
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/186:59 amDCA - DAY
1 stop5h 38mDelta
Sat 11/2211:19 amDAY - DCA
1 stop7h 15mDelta
Deal found 11/3$239
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/123:25 pmDCA - DAY
1 stop6h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/156:01 amDAY - DCA
Nonstop1h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/2$244
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/148:15 amIAD - DAY
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/187:45 pmDAY - IAD
Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/3$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/86:22 pmBWI - DAY
1 stop4h 22mDelta
Sun 11/96:00 amDAY - BWI
1 stop5h 11mDelta
Deal found 11/1$249

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Dayton

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Dayton (DAY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$189
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$95
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$296

Good round-trip deal

$231 or less

Good one-way deal

$115 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Dayton that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Dayton that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

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Washington, D.C.Dayton

DCA - DAY

DCADAY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 12/12

7:32 am-9:13 am

Nonstop1h 41m

Dayton

Mon 12/15

9:45 am-11:19 am

Nonstop1h 34m

$189

Washington, D.C.Dayton

DCA - DAY

DCADAY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/2

7:59 am-9:38 am

Nonstop1h 39m

Dayton

Sat 12/6

10:38 am-12:12 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

$189

Washington, D.C.Dayton

IAD - DAY

IADDAY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 12/12

7:01 am-2:10 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Dayton

Mon 12/15

11:19 am-5:00 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$209

Washington, D.C.Dayton

DCA - DAY

DCADAY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/16

6:00 am-10:30 am

1 stop4h 30m

Dayton

Mon 1/5

6:47 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$209

BaltimoreDayton

BWI - DAY

BWIDAY

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 12/2

5:18 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Dayton

Sat 12/6

2:10 pm-9:08 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$229

BaltimoreDayton

BWI - DAY

BWIDAY

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 12/2

7:05 am-12:33 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Dayton

Sat 12/6

7:45 pm-12:23 am

1 stop4h 38m

$229

Washington, D.C.Dayton

IAD - DAY

IADDAY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/18

10:05 am-3:20 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Dayton

Sat 11/22

4:15 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$239

BaltimoreDayton

BWI - DAY

BWIDAY

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 11/19

6:00 am-12:37 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Dayton

Thu 12/4

2:55 pm-7:32 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$239

Washington, D.C.Dayton

DCA - DAY

DCADAY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/18

6:59 am-12:37 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Dayton

Sat 11/22

11:19 am-6:34 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$239

Washington, D.C.Dayton

IAD - DAY

IADDAY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/25

8:15 am-9:52 am

Nonstop1h 37m

Dayton

Fri 11/28

10:27 am-11:55 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$249

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Dayton in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Dayton flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Dayton flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Dayton flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Dayton flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-Dayton flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Dayton

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dayton from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Dayton

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Dayton?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Dayton. Price data was last updated on October 31, 2025.

Booking 28 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Dayton. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Dayton?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Dayton (average of $113). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Dayton in April is currently the most expensive (average of $184). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to DAY?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Dayton. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 3, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Washington, D.C. to Dayton is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 16% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Dayton?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Dayton. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Dayton flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Dayton

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dayton. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Dayton. Reviews last updated November 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Dayton. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,997 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,997 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,997 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,038 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,997 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to Dayton. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Dayton from Washington, D.C.?

    Dayton (DAY), located 10.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Washington, D.C. to Dayton. 3 airlines have flights to Dayton from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Dayton should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 10 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Dayton?

    Departing from Washington, D.C. to Dayton will take you 1h 41m. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Dayton is about 390 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Dayton round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($189), and United Airlines ($189) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to Dayton. You may be able to fly from Washington, D.C. to Dayton for 38% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Dayton one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $95. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Dayton for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Dayton?

    When deciding which route to take from Washington, D.C. to Dayton consider Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Dayton, Baltimore/Washington - Dayton or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Dayton as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Dayton?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Washington, D.C. to Dayton on time: GoJet (100%), Lufthansa (91%), Copa Airlines (90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Dayton?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $115. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Dayton) can be booked for $209 on average, our data indicates $281 when flying from Washington, D.C. to Dayton.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Dayton that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Dayton flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Dayton?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Dayton.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Dayton?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Dayton by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Dayton?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Dayton (average of $113). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Dayton in April is currently the most expensive (average of $184). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Dayton

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Dayton. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$202Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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