Find Cheap Flights from Dayton to Washington, D.C. (DAY - WAS)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Dayton to Washington, D.C. and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$249	United Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jul 2 — Sun, Jul 5	The cheapest round-trip flight from Dayton to Washington, D.C. is currently $249
Cheapest one-way flight	$129	Delta 1 stop 5 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Dayton to Washington, D.C. is currently $129
Last-minute weekend getaway	$339	American Nonstop 2 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Dayton to Washington, D.C. is currently $339
Cheapest business class flights	$404	American Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Sun, Jul 12	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Dayton to Washington, D.C. is currently $404

Fastest flight	1 hr 30 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Dayton to Washington, D.C. takes 1 hr 30 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Dayton to Washington, D.C. is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $185–250
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $220–275

Popular airlines from Dayton to Washington, D.C.

United

Nonstop

from $249

Typical price: $185–305

21 weekly nonstop flights

DAY - IAD Every day

1214 weekly connecting flights

DAY - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
American

Nonstop

from $249

Typical price: $185–300

19 weekly nonstop flights

DAY - DCA Every day

1130 weekly connecting flights

DAY - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
Delta

from $269

Typical price: $210–500

376 weekly connecting flights

DAY - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day

Popular airports near Dayton

Dayton International Airport (DAY)

Dayton United States 17 min 10 mi
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)

Cincinnati United States 1 hr 8 min 55 mi
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

Columbus United States 1 hr 16 min 71 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

Detroit United States 3 hr 3 min 175 mi

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Washington United States 19 min 4 mi
Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Washington United States 54 min 22 mi
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI)

Baltimore United States 47 min 27 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Philadelphia United States 2 hr 18 min 116 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Dayton to Washington, D.C.

The cheapest flights from Dayton to Washington, D.C. are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $185 to $250.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Dayton to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with United from $249. The cheapest one-way flight was with Delta from $129.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Dayton to Washington, D.C. is $249, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.
The cheapest American flight from Dayton to Washington, D.C. is $249, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
The cheapest Delta flight from Dayton to Washington, D.C. is $269, flying from May 28 to May 31.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Dayton to Washington, D.C. starts at $249 from Thu, Jul 2 to Sun, Jul 5. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $129 and departs on Wed, May 27.

1 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Dayton to Washington, D.C..

Mid-Mar–Jun is Washington DC's busiest time, with many people timing their visits to coincide with cherry blossom season (late Mar–mid Apr). Washington DC’s conference centers and hotels also bustle while Congress is in session (Sep–Nov and mid-Jan–Jun). Jul–Aug tend to be hot and humid, while snowfall can vary widely in winter. The city’s most popular events are the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in spring, the 4th of July celebration in summer, and the lighting of the National Christmas Tree in winter.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Dayton to Washington, D.C..
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Dayton to Washington, D.C. really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Dayton to Washington, D.C..

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 21 nonstop flights and 1,214 connecting flights per week. United flies from Dayton International Airport (DAY) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Dayton to Washington, D.C. are:

American offers 19 nonstop flights and 1,130 connecting flights per week. American flies from Dayton International Airport (DAY) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
Delta offers 376 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Dayton International Airport (DAY) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Dayton and Washington, D.C..

The cheapest round-trip flight from Dayton to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with United from $249. The cheapest one-way flight was with Delta from $129.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Dayton to Washington, D.C. is $249, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.
The cheapest American flight from Dayton to Washington, D.C. is $249, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
The cheapest Delta flight from Dayton to Washington, D.C. is $269, flying from May 28 to May 31.

American and United fly direct from Dayton to Washington, D.C..

There are 21 United direct flights from Dayton to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 19 American direct flights from Dayton to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Dayton and Washington, D.C. at price $339 is offered by American from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

American and United fly direct from Dayton to Washington, D.C..

There are 21 United direct flights from Dayton to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 19 American direct flights from Dayton to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Dayton to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Dayton and Washington, D.C. start at $249 from Thu, Jul 2 to Sun, Jul 5 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Dayton to Washington, D.C., just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Dayton and Washington, D.C. start at $404 from Thu, Jul 9 to Sun, Jul 12 with American.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Dayton and Washington, D.C. start at $249 from Thu, Jul 2 to Sun, Jul 5.

To book business class trips from Dayton to Washington, D.C., look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Dayton and Washington, D.C. starts at $339 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with American.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Dayton and Washington, D.C. at price $339 is offered by American from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Dayton to Washington, D.C., start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.