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$90+ Cheap flights from Dayton (DAY) to Reagan-National (DCA)

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 10/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DAY — DCA
Aug 2 — Aug 91
Sat 8/2
Sat 8/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dayton to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National are usually found in June or November, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Dayton to Reagan-National

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dayton (DAY) to Reagan-National (DCA). 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 July 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$189
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$90
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$271

Good round-trip deal

$249 or less

Good one-way deal

$174 or less
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Cheapest flights from Dayton to Reagan-National
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dayton to Reagan-National. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 28, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 8/2110:35 amDAY - DCA
Nonstop1h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/235:11 pmDCA - DAY
Nonstop1h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/26$189
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/304:30 pmDAY - DCA
1 stop4h 49mDelta
Tue 9/24:00 pmDCA - DAY
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Deal found 7/28$204
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Sat 8/166:00 amDAY - DCA
1 stop4h 56mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/196:25 amDCA - DAY
1 stop4h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/27$274

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dayton to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport that are best for you.

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Dayton

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Reagan-National

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Depart

Return

Price

DaytonWashington, D.C.

DAY - DCA

DAYDCA

Dayton

Thu 8/21

10:35 am-12:03 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/23

5:11 pm-6:47 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$189

DaytonWashington, D.C.

DAY - DCA

DAYDCA

Dayton

Sat 8/30

4:30 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop4h 49m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/2

4:00 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$204

DaytonWashington, D.C.

DAY - DCA

DAYDCA

Dayton

Sat 8/16

6:00 am-10:56 am

1 stop4h 56m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/19

6:25 am-11:07 am

1 stop4h 42m

$274

DaytonWashington, D.C.

DAY - DCA

DAYDCA

Dayton

Fri 10/31

10:31 am-11:57 am

Nonstop1h 26m

$90

DaytonWashington, D.C.

DAY - DCA

DAYDCA

Dayton

Sat 8/30

4:30 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop4h 49m

$100

DaytonWashington, D.C.

DAY - DCA

DAYDCA

Dayton

Fri 10/31

9:00 am-7:35 pm

2 stops10h 35m

$363

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Deals found on 7/27

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dayton to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dayton to Reagan-National. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Dayton to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 37 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $278). Flying from Dayton to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 DCA?

Find hourly flight availability from Dayton to Reagan-National. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 28, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Dayton to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Dayton to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Dayton to Reagan-National. Price data was last updated on July 27, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Dayton to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Dayton to Reagan-National. 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 July 28, 2025.

The most flights from DAY to DCA are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Reagan-National

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Reagan-National. 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 Reagan-National. Reviews last updated July 28, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Dayton to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. 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
7,971 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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
7,971 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,971 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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
8,893 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,971 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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
7,971 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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

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

    Dayton (DAY), located 10.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Dayton to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National. 2 airlines have flights from Dayton to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National on a regular basis. Booking flights from Dayton to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 3 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Dayton to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $189 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $204 and $274 round-trip. American Airlines is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $90. Delta flights start at $100 while deals on United Airlines start at $363 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Dayton to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport consider choosing Republic Airways (100%), American Airlines (70%) or PSA Airlines (65%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dayton to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay $290 for a flight from Dayton to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $99 while the most popular route, (Dayton - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National) is currently priced at $209.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dayton to Reagan-National that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Dayton to Reagan-National?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dayton to Reagan-National?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dayton to Reagan-National 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $278). Flying from Dayton to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 Reagan-National

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Dayton to Reagan-National. 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 July 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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