Traveling from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY): what you need to know
Expect to be in the skies for 1 hour 51 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Philadelphia International Airport to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport. Dayton and Philadelphia share the same timezone — UTC-4.
Take your pick of 11 weekly flights from Philadelphia International Airport to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport. The 07:08 departure with American Airlines is the earliest flight available between PHL and DAY. American Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 20:55 if you're not into early starts.
Heading off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
If you prefer a stopover for your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. These are the most popular stopovers between PHL and DAY:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Ronald Reagan National Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia International Airport to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport is C$222. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$429. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book 9 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from PHL to DAY.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Philadelphia International Airport to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Located around 19 kilometres from the center of Philadelphia, Philadelphia International Airport can be reached in about 17 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport will take roughly 44 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near PHL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY)
Hop off your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport and be snoozing in your hotel bed shortly after. If you're searching for a comfortable option a short drive from DAY, unpack your bags at Comfort Inn & Suites Dayton North.
Getting from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) to central Dayton
From James M. Cox Dayton International Airport, Dayton is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 16 minutes to reach the center driving.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 13 minutes.
When to fly to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY)
September is the most popular month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Dayton in February.
The warmest month in Dayton is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Philadelphia International Airport to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PHL to DAY in January. Temperatures average between -11ºC and 6ºC then.
More about Dayton
Start your Dayton trip right by finding a great stay. Once you've booked your flight from PHL to DAY, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Carillon Historical Park and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Dayton to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Dayton Art Institute.
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