HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Dayton

$116+ 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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — DAY
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Mon 8/25
Mon 9/1
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Dayton with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Dayton are usually found in May or April, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

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 August 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$189
(Delta)

One-way from

$116
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$307

Good round-trip deal

$249 or less

Good one-way deal

$235 or less
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Dayton
Search Deals
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Dayton
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($13 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Dayton.
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Dayton.
Search Deals

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

Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Dayton
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 August 20, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/128:15 amIAD - DAY
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/1610:25 amDAY - IAD
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/17$189
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Wed 9/1710:05 pmDCA - DAY
Nonstop1h 39mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/227:18 pmDAY - DCA
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/19$189
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Thu 9/1110:05 pmDCA - DAY
Nonstop1h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/146:00 amDAY - DCA
Nonstop1h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/20$190
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/55:10 pmIAD - DAY
Nonstop1h 38mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/97:45 pmDAY - IAD
Nonstop1h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/19$194
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/212:36 pmIAD - DAY
Nonstop1h 38mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/610:25 amDAY - IAD
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$199
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/210:00 pmDCA - DAY
Nonstop1h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/69:03 amDAY - DCA
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/96:00 amIAD - DAY
1 stop4h 26mDelta
Tue 9/164:36 pmDAY - IAD
1 stop6h 41mDelta
Deal found 8/19$209
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/96:00 amDCA - DAY
1 stop4h 26mDelta
Tue 9/166:37 pmDAY - DCA
1 stop5h 05mDelta
Deal found 8/19$209
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/26:00 amIAD - DAY
1 stop4h 26mDelta
Sat 9/611:11 amDAY - IAD
1 stop5h 19mDelta
Deal found 8/18$219
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/177:30 amDCA - DAY
1 stop4h 59mDelta
Mon 9/226:37 pmDAY - DCA
1 stop5h 05mDelta
Deal found 8/20$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/56:49 amDCA - DAY
Nonstop1h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/77:18 pmDAY - DCA
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$224
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Sat 10/43:00 pmBWI - DAY
1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/115:19 pmDAY - BWI
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/20$228

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 August 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Dayton that are best for you.

Fly from

Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Dayton

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Dayton

IAD - DAY

IADDAY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/17

12:36 pm-2:14 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

Dayton

Sun 9/21

7:45 pm-9:23 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$189

Washington, D.C.Dayton

DCA - DAY

DCADAY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/11

4:59 pm-6:33 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

Dayton

Tue 10/14

7:23 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$189

Washington, D.C.Dayton

DCA - DAY

DCADAY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 11/5

7:59 am-12:44 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Dayton

Sat 11/8

3:17 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$189

Washington, D.C.Dayton

IAD - DAY

IADDAY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/12

8:15 am-9:50 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Dayton

Tue 9/16

10:25 am-12:02 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$189

Washington, D.C.Dayton

DCA - DAY

DCADAY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 9/26

10:05 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Dayton

Sun 9/28

7:18 pm-8:51 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$189

Washington, D.C.Dayton

DCA - DAY

DCADAY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/4

6:00 am-12:29 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Dayton

Sat 10/11

1:29 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$189

Washington, D.C.Dayton

DCA - DAY

DCADAY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 9/12

6:49 am-8:30 am

Nonstop1h 41m

Dayton

Tue 9/16

7:18 pm-8:51 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$189

Washington, D.C.Dayton

DCA - DAY

DCADAY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/22

6:00 am-12:44 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Dayton

Sat 10/25

5:30 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop4h 13m

$189

Washington, D.C.Dayton

DCA - DAY

DCADAY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/9

6:49 am-8:30 am

Nonstop1h 41m

Dayton

Tue 9/16

7:18 pm-8:51 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$189

Washington, D.C.Dayton

DCA - DAY

DCADAY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 11/12

9:00 am-3:14 pm

1 stop6h 14m

Dayton

Sat 11/15

1:15 pm-6:16 pm

1 stop5h 01m

$189

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 8/18

Showing 1-10 of 56 results
1
2
3
...
6

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.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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 August 8, 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Dayton (average of $325). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Dayton in March is currently the most expensive (average of $396). 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 August 20, 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 at noon could potentially save you up to 15% 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 mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Dayton

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Dayton. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated August 20, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to DAY are scheduled on a Tuesday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Dayton?

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 August 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,928 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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 11 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 34m. 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 ($188), and United Airlines ($235) 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 $116. 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, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Dayton or Baltimore/Washington - 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: CommutAir (72%), United Airlines (72%), Copa Airlines (56%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $119. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Dayton) can be booked for $209 on average our data indicates $332 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Dayton (average of $325). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Dayton in March is currently the most expensive (average of $396). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Dayton?

Book flights to Dayton if you plan to visit one of these locations
Troy
Springfield
Xenia
Miamisburg
Richmond

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

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 August 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$188Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$213Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$233Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.