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Overview: Dayton, OH to Washington, DC flight

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Flights from Dayton, OH to Washington, DC depart on average 32 times per day, taking around 5h 40m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $194 (€155) but you can travel from only $76 (€61) by bus.

There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:45. The fastest flight covers the 387 miles (623 km) distance in 1h 24m. April is the cheapest month to fly.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $76 (€61)
Distance
387 miles (623 km)
Average flight duration
5h 40m
Cheapest ticket price
$194 (€155)
Flights per day
32
Direct flights
3
Fastest flight
1h 24m
First flight
5:00 AM
Last flight
10:45 PM
Cheapest Month
Apr
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Jul - Sep
Best time to book
35 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $76 (€61)

The cheapest and fastest flights from Dayton, OH to Washington, DC

Showing times and prices for May 08

Cheapest price

$211

Average price

$295

Fastest journey

5 h 52 m

Average duration

6 h 11 m

Flights per day

3

Distance

623 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Dayton, OH to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Dayton, OH to Washington, DC will cost around $295 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $211.

Fast flights

Of the 3 flights that leave Dayton, OH for Washington, DC onFri, May 08, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, May 08 the direct flights cover the 623 km distance in an average of 6 h 11 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 5 h 52 m .

On Fri, May 08 the longest flights will take 6 h 21 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • American Airlines
    10:30 AM5h52
    Dayton, OH
    4:22 PMWashington, DC
    $2111One-way
    0 transfers
  • American Airlines
    6:08 PM6h21
    Dayton, OH
    12:29 AMWashington, DC
    $2721One-way
    0 transfers
  • American Airlines
    5:48 PM6h19
    Dayton, OH
    12:07 AMWashington, DC
    $4011One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and flight for Dayton, OH to Washington, DC

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dayton, OH to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $76. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $76, and a flight costs an average of $194.

Distance: 387 miles (623 km)

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Bus

$362

Average price

$164

Average price

Cheapest

8h 40m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 40m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

12h 41m

Average total duration

12h 11m

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30m

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Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Dayton, OH to Washington, DC is a bus with an average price of $164 (€131).

This is compared to other travel options from Dayton, OH to Washington, DC:

A bus is $198 (€159) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dayton, OH to Washington, DC costing on average $362 (€289).

The fastest way to travel from Dayton, OH to Washington, DC is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 40m.

Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:

Bus takes on average 12h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Dayton, OH and Washington, DC including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Dayton, OH to Washington, DC among Omio's users.

Live departures

Dayton, OH to Washington, DC flight times

The table below shows live departures for Dayton, OH to Washington, DC flights for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.

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Tickets
unitedUA4543 · UA4526 · UA40755:43 AM James M. Cox International Airport
5h52
11:35 AM Dulles International Airport2 transfers
unitedUA4543 · UA12695:43 AM James M. Cox International Airport
4h20
10:03 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA4543 · UA1285 · UA16895:43 AM James M. Cox International Airport
5h58
11:41 AM Dulles International Airport2 transfers
unitedUA4543 · UA18925:43 AM James M. Cox International Airport
4h16
9:59 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport1 transfer
unitedUA4543 · UA1488 · UA13275:43 AM James M. Cox International Airport
6h12
11:55 AM Dulles International Airport2 transfers
psa_airlinesAA52616:00 AM James M. Cox International Airport
1h39
7:39 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport0 transfersDirect
unitedUA4402 · UA3077:15 AM James M. Cox International Airport
4h44
11:59 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport1 transfer
unitedUA4402 · UA6019 · UA40677:15 AM James M. Cox International Airport
8h55
4:10 PM Dulles International Airport2 transfers
unitedUA4402 · UA22777:15 AM James M. Cox International Airport
4h33
11:48 AM Dulles International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA4402 · UA5868 · UA40677:15 AM James M. Cox International Airport
8h55
4:10 PM Dulles International Airport2 transfers
unitedUA4402 · UA363 · UA35307:15 AM James M. Cox International Airport
9h07
4:22 PM Dulles International Airport2 transfers
unitedUA4402 · UA3550 · UA35307:15 AM James M. Cox International Airport
9h07
4:22 PM Dulles International Airport2 transfers
psa_airlinesAA5234+american_airlinesAA9977:29 AM James M. Cox International Airport
6h30
1:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport1 transfer
psa_airlinesAA5234+american_airlinesAA19257:29 AM James M. Cox International Airport
7h12
2:41 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
psa_airlinesAA5234 · AA52687:29 AM James M. Cox International Airport
7h22
2:51 PM Dulles International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA4184 · UA363 · UA35308:45 AM James M. Cox International Airport
7h37
4:22 PM Dulles International Airport2 transfers
unitedUA4184 · UA5868 · UA40678:45 AM James M. Cox International Airport
7h25
4:10 PM Dulles International Airport2 transfers
unitedUA4184 · UA20668:45 AM James M. Cox International Airport
4h15
1:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport1 transfer
unitedUA4184 · UA15468:45 AM James M. Cox International Airport
5h28
2:13 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA4184 · UA6019 · UA40678:45 AM James M. Cox International Airport
7h25
4:10 PM Dulles International Airport2 transfers
unitedUA4184 · UA13558:45 AM James M. Cox International Airport
5h18
2:03 PM Dulles International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA1235 · UA7099:08 AM James M. Cox International Airport
14h19
11:27 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA1235 · UA28539:08 AM James M. Cox International Airport
8h24
5:32 PM Dulles International Airport1 transfer
psa_airlinesAA51989:18 AM James M. Cox International Airport
1h35
10:53 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport0 transfersDirect
psa_airlinesAA5242+american_airlinesAA192510:00 AM James M. Cox International Airport
4h41
2:41 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
psa_airlinesAA5242 · AA526810:00 AM James M. Cox International Airport
4h51
2:51 PM Dulles International Airport1 transfer
psa_airlinesAA5242+american_airlinesAA165910:00 AM James M. Cox International Airport
6h47
4:47 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport1 transfer
psa_airlinesAA5242+american_airlinesAA99710:00 AM James M. Cox International Airport
3h59
1:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport1 transfer
unitedUA429610:28 AM James M. Cox International Airport
1h33
12:01 PM Dulles International Airport0 transfersDirect
unitedUA4413 · UA212811:35 AM James M. Cox International Airport
4h23
3:58 PM Dulles International Airport1 transfer
envoy_airAA3411 · AA350212:33 PM James M. Cox International Airport
5h27
6:00 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA1637+envoy_airAA341112:33 PM James M. Cox International Airport
11h24
11:57 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport1 transfer
envoy_airAA3504 · AA341112:33 PM James M. Cox International Airport
6h49
7:22 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
republic_airlinesAA4502+envoy_airAA341112:33 PM James M. Cox International Airport
11h33
12:06 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA489+envoy_airAA341112:33 PM James M. Cox International Airport
6h32
7:05 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport1 transfer
psa_airlinesAA5200+american_airlinesAA162912:53 PM James M. Cox International Airport
7h04
7:57 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport1 transfer
psa_airlinesAA5207+american_airlinesAA31701:55 PM James M. Cox International Airport
5h39
7:34 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
psa_airlinesAA5207+american_airlinesAA23331:55 PM James M. Cox International Airport
6h01
7:56 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport1 transfer
psa_airlinesAA5207+american_airlinesAA30731:55 PM James M. Cox International Airport
5h30
7:25 PM Dulles International Airport1 transfer
psa_airlinesAA5581+american_airlinesAA25722:09 PM James M. Cox International Airport
7h11
9:20 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport1 transfer
unitedUA4173 · UA3690 · UA34452:18 PM James M. Cox International Airport
7h00
9:18 PM Dulles International Airport2 transfers
unitedUA4173 · UA56032:18 PM James M. Cox International Airport
4h51
7:09 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA4173 · UA5654 · UA34452:18 PM James M. Cox International Airport
7h00
9:18 PM Dulles International Airport2 transfers
unitedUA4173 · UA24372:18 PM James M. Cox International Airport
5h10
7:28 PM Dulles International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA48242:55 PM James M. Cox International Airport
1h35
4:30 PM Dulles International Airport0 transfersDirect
unitedUA4756 · UA13694:27 PM James M. Cox International Airport
4h39
9:06 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport1 transfer
unitedUA4756 · UA4504:27 PM James M. Cox International Airport
4h35
9:02 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA4756 · UA22024:27 PM James M. Cox International Airport
4h51
9:18 PM Dulles International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA4441 · UA21606:03 PM James M. Cox International Airport
4h44
10:47 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport1 transfer
psa_airlinesAA52846:07 PM James M. Cox International Airport
1h42
7:49 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport0 transfersDirect
skywest_airlinesAA4998+american_airlinesAA16376:30 PM James M. Cox International Airport
5h27
11:57 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport1 transfer
skywest_airlinesAA4998+republic_airlinesAA45026:30 PM James M. Cox International Airport
5h36
12:06 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
psa_airlinesAA5515+american_airlinesAA22536:57 PM James M. Cox International Airport
5h02
11:59 PM Dulles International Airport1 transfer
psa_airlinesAA5515+american_airlinesAA13186:57 PM James M. Cox International Airport
4h59
11:56 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
psa_airlinesAA5515+american_airlinesAA31146:57 PM James M. Cox International Airport
5h02
11:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport1 transfer

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FAQs: Dayton, OH to Washington, DC Flight

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dayton, OH to Washington, DC by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap plane tickets from Dayton, OH to Washington, DC can start from as little as $194 (€155) when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Dayton, OH to Washington, DC is $362 (€289) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by plane from Dayton, OH to Washington, DC is 1h 24m to travel the 387 miles (623 km) long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest flight from Dayton, OH to Washington, DC leaves at 5:00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest flight from Dayton, OH to Washington, DC leaves at 10:45 PM.
Flights from Dayton, OH to Washington, DC generally leave from James M. Cox International Airport and arrive in Ronald Reagan National Airport.James M. Cox International Airport is 1 miles (2 km) away from Dayton, OH city centre and Ronald Reagan National Airport is 2 miles (4 km) from Washington, DC city centre.
The cheapest month for a flight from Dayton, OH to Washington, DC is April.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Dayton, OH and Washington, DC including taking a bus and flight.
Since neither Dayton, OH nor Washington, DC are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United States and United States. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
There is no time difference between Dayton, OH and Washington, DC.
The best events to attend in Washington, DC include:
  • National Cherry Blossom Festival, a celebration of the blooming cherry blossom trees with parades and cultural events
  • Independence Day Celebration, fireworks and festivities at the National Mall to commemorate the nation's independence
  • Smithsonian Folklife Festival, a showcase of cultural traditions from around the world held on the National Mall
  • DC Jazz Festival, an annual event featuring performances by renowned jazz musicians at various venues across the city.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Washington, DC are:
  • The National Mall, a historic and iconic open-area national park featuring monuments and museums
  • The White House, the official residence and workplace of the President of the United States
  • The United States Capitol, the home of the United States Congress and a symbol of the American people and government
  • The Smithsonian Institution, a group of museums and research institutions offering diverse exhibits and educational programs
  • The Lincoln Memorial, a monument honoring the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, known for its impressive architecture and historical significance.
The best holidays to experience in Washington, DC include:
  • Memorial Day, marks the unofficial start of summer with parades and remembrance ceremonies
  • Labor Day, a long weekend perfect for enjoying the city's parks and outdoor activities
  • Thanksgiving, a time for family gatherings and exploring seasonal markets
  • Winter Holidays, festive decorations and holiday spirit throughout the city.
The best things to do in Washington, DC include:
  • Discover the National Gallery of Art, featuring an extensive collection of European and American art from the Middle Ages to the present
  • Stroll through Georgetown, a historic neighborhood known for its cobblestone streets, upscale shops, and vibrant dining scene
  • Visit the Library of Congress, the largest library in the world, offering a vast collection of books, recordings, and exhibits
  • Explore the vibrant Eastern Market, a historic public market offering fresh food, local arts, and crafts
  • Enjoy a performance at the Kennedy Center, a premier venue for the performing arts, featuring theater, dance, and music.
The best season to visit Washington, DC is Spring or Fall. The best weather to explore Washington, DC is during April-June or September-November.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Dayton, OH to Washington, DC among Omio's users.
For domestic flights we recommend to arrive 1.5 to 2 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.
Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e.g., 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.
Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs). Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you. Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.
The currency used in the United States is the US Dollar (USD). For travelers, using cards is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially credit and debit cards, while cash is useful for small purchases or places that do not accept cards.
In Washington, DC, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing and petty theft, especially in crowded areas like the National Mall and Metro stations. Common scams include overpriced taxi rides and unofficial tour operators. It's advisable to use licensed transportation services and stay aware of surroundings, particularly at night or in less busy neighborhoods.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular airports

Popular airports from Dayton, OH to Washington, DC

Dayton
Washington
The major airport for departures in Dayton is James M. Cox International Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at James M. Cox International Airport for your trip from Dayton to Washington.
Amenities at airport
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
ShowerShower
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Car RentalCar Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
I-70, Exit 32
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Shops available, including CNBC News and Brooks Brothers in the main terminal.
Parking
Parking
  • Parking available with options for hourly and daily rates. Economy parking is approximately 4.7€ ($5) per hour.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurants available, including Max & Erma's and Chick-fil-A in the main terminal
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal.
WC
WC
  • Available throughout the airport.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotels nearby, including the Marriott at the airport entrance.
Shower
Shower
  • No showers available.
Lounge
Lounge
  • Lounge available, The Club at DAY near Gate B14.
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Lost and Found located in the main terminal near baggage claim.
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Car rental services available from major companies like Hertz and Avis near baggage claim
Public transit options for James M. Cox International Airport
  • RTA Bus Route 43, Dayton Intertiol Airport stop, 12 miles

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