Flying from Washington DC to James M Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY): What you need to know
Begin planning your trip by checking out where you'll catch your flight from Washington DC to James M Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY). Explore your options for setting off from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), the city's main airports.
The average duration of a direct Washington DC to James M Cox Dayton International Airport flight is 1 hour 40 minutes.
Dayton (where James M Cox Dayton International Airport is located) and Washington DC share the UTC-5 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to James M Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) is the most popular route. There are 20 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, take the last flight with American Airlines at 10:04pm. Go for the first DCA to DAY departure operated by American Airlines at 7:29am if you'd rather get a move on.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Washington DC to DAY.
Popular months like July or high seasons such as spring break and Christmas will mean bigger queues at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart move.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Washington DC to James M Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) leave from this terminal.
American Airlines is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Washington DC to James M Cox Dayton International Airport leaving from DCA.
Most passengers choose to fly with American Airlines between DCA and DAY.
Among carriers on this route, American Airlines has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
DCA is around 6 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
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Of all flights departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 71% arrive on time at their destination.
The address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Looking to fly out of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)? Direct Washington DC to James M Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) plane tickets are available from here.
Take a direct flight from Washington DC to DAY with United Airlines. This is one of the leading airlines flying this route out of IAD.
United is the top choice for travellers flying from IAD to DAY.
With 70.63% of services arriving as scheduled, United is the most punctual carrier flying between Washington Dulles International Airport and James M Cox Dayton International Airport.
You can arrive at IAD from central Washington DC in approximately 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
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77% of flights departing Washington Dulles International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
From the centre of Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 40 minutes to arrive by car and 50 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
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The on-time performance rate of BWI is 77%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About James M Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY)
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You'll find DAY at Terminal Building.
Getting from James M Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) to central Dayton
From James M Cox Dayton International Airport, central Dayton is around 16 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to James M Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY)
Currently, Rs35,755 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to James M Cox Dayton International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs68,685. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book three months before you travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Washington DC to DAY.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to James M Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY)
January is the quietest month for flights from Washington DC to James M Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY), while November is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Dayton based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book a Washington DC to DAY plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Dayton to range from 15ºC to 30ºC.
January has temperatures of between -11ºC and 6ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to James M Cox Dayton International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Dayton
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Explore more of the United States
Columbus is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Dayton. Around 105 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
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