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$198+ Cheap flights from Dayton to Philadelphia (DAY - PHL)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dayton to Philadelphia are usually found in October or September, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Dayton to Philadelphia

Cheapest flights from Dayton to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dayton to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/249:10 amDAY - PHL
1 stop26h 52mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/252:00 pmPHL - DAY
Nonstop1h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/246:00 amDAY - PHL
Nonstop1h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/276:53 pmPHL - DAY
Nonstop2h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$368
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/242:00 pmDAY - PHL
1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/276:00 amPHL - DAY
1 stop4h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$388
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/236:01 amDAY - PHL
Nonstop1h 45mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/252:00 pmPHL - DAY
Nonstop1h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$442
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/191:08 pmDAY - PHL
1 stop4h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/206:53 pmPHL - DAY
Nonstop2h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$452
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/2310:38 amDAY - PHL
1 stop3h 29mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/2510:39 amPHL - DAY
1 stop3h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$462
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/187:50 pmDAY - PHL
1 stop3h 40mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/256:35 amPHL - DAY
1 stop6h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$465
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/245:21 pmDAY - PHL
2 stops20h 46mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/256:34 pmPHL - DAY
1 stop5h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$496

Find flight deals from Dayton to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dayton (DAY) to Philadelphia (PHL). 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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$294
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$198
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$443

Good round-trip deal

$258 or less

Good one-way deal

$388 or less
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dayton to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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DaytonPhiladelphia

DAY - PHL

DAYPHL

Dayton

Fri 1/23

4:19 pm-2:46 pm

1 stop22h 27m

Philadelphia

Thu 1/29

6:00 am-3:29 pm

2 stops33h 29m

$294

DaytonPhiladelphia

DAY - PHL

DAYPHL

Dayton

Sun 3/15

9:22 pm-7:36 am

1 stop10h 14m

Philadelphia

Wed 3/18

10:18 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$339

DaytonPhiladelphia

DAY - PHL

DAYPHL

Dayton

Sat 5/16

5:27 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Philadelphia

Wed 5/20

6:35 pm-8:28 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

$345

DaytonPhiladelphia

DAY - PHL

DAYPHL

Dayton

Wed 4/1

12:39 pm-5:28 pm

1 stop4h 49m

Philadelphia

Sat 4/4

7:27 pm-9:24 pm

Nonstop1h 57m

$345

DaytonPhiladelphia

DAY - PHL

DAYPHL

Dayton

Sat 2/14

11:42 am-4:50 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Philadelphia

Tue 2/17

6:55 am-1:50 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$355

DaytonPhiladelphia

DAY - PHL

DAYPHL

Dayton

Fri 2/13

6:00 am-2:54 pm

1 stop8h 54m

Philadelphia

Mon 2/16

3:05 pm-9:15 am

1 stop18h 10m

$357

DaytonPhiladelphia

DAY - PHL

DAYPHL

Dayton

Thu 5/7

8:09 am-9:50 am

Nonstop1h 41m

Philadelphia

Sun 5/10

6:35 pm-8:28 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

$375

DaytonPhiladelphia

DAY - PHL

DAYPHL

Dayton

Fri 1/23

6:00 am-7:46 am

Nonstop1h 46m

Philadelphia

Sun 1/25

6:35 pm-8:38 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

$375

DaytonPhiladelphia

DAY - PHL

DAYPHL

Dayton

Mon 2/16

9:22 pm-8:50 am

3 stops59h 28m

$198

DaytonPhiladelphia

DAY - PHL

DAYPHL

Dayton

Fri 1/16

4:19 pm-8:37 pm

3 stops28h 18m

$232

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Deals found on 12/17

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Compare providers for flights from Dayton to Philadelphia

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 Dayton to Philadelphia in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Dayton-Philadelphia flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Dayton-Philadelphia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Dayton-Philadelphia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Dayton-Philadelphia 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 Dayton-Philadelphia 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 Dayton to Philadelphia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Philadelphia from Dayton with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dayton to Philadelphia

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dayton to Philadelphia?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dayton to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Dayton to Philadelphia is 43 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dayton to Philadelphia?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to Philadelphia (average of $48). Flying from Dayton to Philadelphia in July is currently the most expensive (average of $110). 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 DAY to PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from Dayton to Philadelphia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Dayton to Philadelphia in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 27% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Dayton to Philadelphia?

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Dayton to Philadelphia to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How popular is this Dayton to Philadelphia flight route?

    Within the past month, 1 users have taken a look at flights from Dayton to Philadelphia.

  • How long is the flight from Dayton to Philadelphia?

    For as low as $345, American Airlines can have you in Philadelphia from Dayton in 6h 32m. Airlines will cover a distance of 476 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dayton to Philadelphia round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Dayton to Philadelphia round-trip from $148. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is American Airlines. These flights start at 67% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Dayton to Philadelphia?

    Consider Qatar Airways (94%), American Airlines (88%) or PSA Airlines (88%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Dayton to Philadelphia.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dayton to Philadelphia?

    On average you can expect to pay $376 for a flight from Dayton to Philadelphia. The cheapest flight overall is $118 while the most popular route, (Dayton - Philadelphia) is currently priced at $342.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dayton to Philadelphia that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Dayton to Philadelphia?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dayton to Philadelphia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dayton to Philadelphia 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 Dayton to Philadelphia?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to Philadelphia (average of $48). Flying from Dayton to Philadelphia in July is currently the most expensive (average of $110). 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 2 airlines flying from Dayton to Philadelphia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Dayton to Philadelphia. 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$148Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$349Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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