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$119+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Dayton (DAY)

WAS — DAY
Oct 31 — Nov 71
Sat 10/31
Sat 11/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Dayton

Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Dayton

Mon 11/27:40 am -
2 stops12h 44m
Fri 11/69:04 pm -
1 stop23h 07m
Deal found 9/29$250
Fri 10/306:24 am -
2 stops14h 00m
Fri 11/69:04 pm -
1 stop15h 57m
Deal found 9/30$261
Thu 10/151:56 pm -
1 stop25h 24m
Mon 10/194:20 pm -
2 stops17h 07m
Deal found 9/30$268
Thu 10/156:08 pm -
1 stop21h 12m
Mon 10/194:20 pm -
1 stop27h 51m
Deal found 9/30$281
Fri 11/138:24 am -
Nonstop1h 40m
Sun 11/157:55 pm -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 9/29$299
Fri 11/67:48 pm -
Nonstop1h 42m
Wed 11/116:00 am -
Nonstop1h 36m
Deal found 9/29$299
Sun 10/259:59 pm -
2 stops22h 25m
Thu 10/293:03 pm -
1 stop17h 14m
Deal found 9/30$301
Fri 10/307:40 am -
2 stops12h 44m
Sun 11/110:30 am -
1 stop7h 00m
Deal found 9/30$308
Fri 10/307:20 pm -
Nonstop1h 40m
Sun 11/16:48 am -
1 stop6h 07m
Deal found 9/30$309
Wed 10/2810:21 am -
1 stop4h 19m
Wed 11/46:00 am -
1 stop7h 06m
Deal found 9/30$310
Thu 10/1512:45 pm -
Nonstop1h 35m
Thu 10/2210:22 am -
Nonstop1h 33m
Deal found 9/29$314
Sat 10/105:25 pm -
Nonstop1h 41m
Sat 10/1712:32 pm -
Nonstop1h 34m
Deal found 9/26$314

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$250
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$119
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$337

Good round-trip deal

$289 or less

Good one-way deal

$338 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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BaltimoreDayton

BWI Baltimore/Washington - DAY Dayton

BWIDAY

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 11/8

1:56 pm-8:24 pm

1 stop30h 28m

Dayton

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$193

Washington, D.C.Dayton

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - DAY Dayton

DCADAY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/31

4:00 pm-11:38 am

1 stop19h 38m

Dayton

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$228

BaltimoreDayton

BWI Baltimore/Washington - DAY Dayton

BWIDAY

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 11/10

4:50 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop6h 16m

Dayton

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$235

Washington, D.C.Dayton

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - DAY Dayton

DCADAY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 11/26

6:00 am-10:39 am

1 stop4h 39m

Dayton

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$239

BaltimoreDayton

BWI Baltimore/Washington - DAY Dayton

BWIDAY

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 11/9

6:29 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop4h 37m

Dayton

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$255

BaltimoreDayton

BWI Baltimore/Washington - DAY Dayton

BWIDAY

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 11/23

6:00 am-10:39 am

1 stop4h 39m

Dayton

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$255

BaltimoreDayton

BWI Baltimore/Washington - DAY Dayton

BWIDAY

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/23

9:59 pm-11:48 am

3 stops37h 49m

Dayton

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$258
Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Dayton

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - DAY Dayton

IADDAY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/21

8:11 am-9:47 am

Nonstop1h 36m

Dayton

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$269

Washington, D.C.Dayton

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - DAY Dayton

IADDAY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/7

12:35 pm-2:15 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Dayton

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$269

Washington, D.C.Dayton

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - DAY Dayton

IADDAY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/23

5:25 pm-7:13 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

Dayton

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$269

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Dayton flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Dayton

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 $287). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Dayton in September is currently the most expensive (average of $509). 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?

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 evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 12% on airfare.

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

The most flights from WAS to DAY are scheduled on a Wednesday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Washington, D.C. to Dayton flights typically cost between $289 and $385 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $250 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 2-Nov 6).

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

Booking 44 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 day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Dayton?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Dayton

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
10,270 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,270 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,270 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,101 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,270 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 6 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 45m. 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, United Airlines ($189), and American Airlines ($219) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to Dayton. You may be able to fly from Washington, D.C. to Dayton for 48% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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. Dulles Intl - Dayton, Baltimore/Washington - Dayton or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - 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 (77%), Avianca (74%), United Airlines (73%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $238. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Dayton) can be booked for $299 on average, our data indicates $503 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 $287). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Dayton in September is currently the most expensive (average of $509). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$219Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$270Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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