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$194+ Cheap flights from Dayton (DAY) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

DAY — WAS
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Fri 10/16
Fri 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Dayton to Washington, D.C.

Fri 10/92:55 pm -
Nonstop1h 33m
Sun 10/118:11 am -
Nonstop1h 36m
Deal found 9/11$279
Fri 10/99:48 am -
Nonstop1h 31m
Mon 10/127:20 pm -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 9/11$279
Fri 10/166:30 pm -
1 stop5h 29m
Sun 10/187:20 pm -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 9/11$289
Mon 10/124:20 pm -
1 stop20h 41m
Mon 11/210:16 am -
2 stops10h 08m
Deal found 9/14$292
Fri 10/232:55 pm -
Nonstop1h 33m
Mon 10/268:24 am -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 9/14$299
Thu 10/1512:32 pm -
Nonstop1h 34m
Sun 10/1810:01 am -
Nonstop1h 42m
Deal found 9/15$299
Sat 10/174:27 pm -
1 stop7h 01m
Tue 10/2010:21 am -
1 stop4h 19m
Deal found 9/14$301
Fri 10/239:04 pm -
1 stop23h 07m
Mon 10/267:50 am -
2 stops12h 34m
Deal found 9/11$302
Thu 10/110:22 am -
Nonstop1h 33m
Mon 10/58:11 am -
Nonstop1h 36m
Deal found 9/11$304
Mon 10/124:20 pm -
1 stop27h 51m
Thu 10/159:06 pm -
2 stops18h 14m
Deal found 9/11$310
Mon 10/56:30 pm -
1 stop5h 46m
Wed 10/146:30 pm -
1 stop5h 56m
Deal found 9/13$310
Thu 10/110:22 am -
Nonstop1h 33m
Sat 10/38:11 am -
Nonstop1h 36m
Deal found 9/12$314

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$194
(American Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$489

Good round-trip deal

$334 or less

Good one-way deal

$258 or less
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DaytonWashington, D.C.

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

DAYIAD

Dayton

Fri 1/1

10:32 am-12:08 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$194

DaytonBaltimore

DAY Dayton - BWI Baltimore/Washington

DAYBWI

Dayton

Fri 11/27

9:04 pm-11:43 am

1 stop14h 39m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$233

DaytonBaltimore

DAY Dayton - BWI Baltimore/Washington

DAYBWI

Dayton

Thu 10/22

6:47 pm-1:01 am

1 stop6h 14m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$255

DaytonWashington, D.C.

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

DAYIAD

Dayton

Fri 10/16

7:33 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$269
Quickest round-trip

DaytonWashington, D.C.

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

DAYIAD

Dayton

Fri 11/27

10:39 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$269

DaytonWashington, D.C.

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

DAYIAD

Dayton

Sat 10/10

2:55 pm-4:28 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$269

DaytonWashington, D.C.

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

DAYIAD

Dayton

Thu 10/8

10:22 am-11:55 am

Nonstop1h 33m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$269

DaytonWashington, D.C.

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

DAYDCA

Dayton

Tue 11/10

11:33 am-5:10 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$269

DaytonBaltimore

DAY Dayton - BWI Baltimore/Washington

DAYBWI

Dayton

Sat 10/10

7:31 pm-12:16 am

1 stop4h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$274

DaytonBaltimore

DAY Dayton - BWI Baltimore/Washington

DAYBWI

Dayton

Thu 10/8

6:30 pm-12:16 am

1 stop5h 46m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$274

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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 Dayton-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Dayton-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Dayton-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Dayton-Washington, D.C. 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 Dayton-Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to Washington, D.C. (average of $249). Flying from Dayton to Washington, D.C. in September is currently the most expensive (average of $424). 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 WAS?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Dayton to Washington, D.C. in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 58% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

The most flights from DAY to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Dayton to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $359 and $537 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $279 on United Airlines (Oct 23-Oct 26).

How often are flights from Dayton to Washington, D.C. delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between Dayton and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 127 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Dayton to Washington, D.C. flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Dayton to Washington, D.C. flights?

Over the last year, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 19% of flights being delayed.

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

The price you pay for your flight from Dayton to Washington, D.C. may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 42 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from Dayton to Washington, D.C.. 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
10,214 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,214 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,214 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
American Airlines
7.1
Good
12,063 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,214 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 10.0 mi from the city center, Dayton is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Washington, D.C. from Dayton. Booking flights from Dayton (DAY) to Washington, D.C. should be relatively easy as there are 11 daily outbound flights to Washington, D.C. from 3 different airlines.

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

    A quick flight from Dayton to Washington, D.C. can take about 1h 33m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $299. The distance from Dayton to Washington, D.C. is about 367 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Dayton to Washington, D.C. is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $189 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $189. You may be able to fly from Dayton to Washington, D.C. for 43% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    While some choose either Dayton - Baltimore/Washington or Dayton - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, Dayton - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl is the most popular route from Dayton to Washington, D.C..

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Dayton to Washington, D.C. consider choosing Copa Airlines (82%), CommutAir (78%) or Avianca (77%) 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.?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Dayton to Washington, D.C.? While on average our users pay $524, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $248. The most popular route (Dayton - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around $299.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dayton to Washington, D.C. 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.?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to Washington, D.C. (average of $249). Flying from Dayton to Washington, D.C. in September is currently the most expensive (average of $424). 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 Dayton to Washington, D.C.

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$238Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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