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$225+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Dayton (PHL - DAY)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — DAY
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Philadelphia to Dayton are usually found in September or October, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Dayton

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) to Dayton (DAY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$316
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$225
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$451

Good round-trip deal

$411 or less

Good one-way deal

$185 or less
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Dayton
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Dayton. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/97:00 amPHL - DAY
2 stops31h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/133:27 pmDAY - PHL
2 stops32h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$316
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/175:55 amPHL - DAY
1 stop4h 40mDelta
Tue 6/246:40 pmDAY - PHL
1 stop5h 47mDelta
Deal found 2/19$361
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/27:20 amPHL - DAY
1 stop6h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/67:30 amDAY - PHL
Nonstop1h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$366
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/96:41 amPHL - DAY
1 stop4h 24mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/1210:27 amDAY - PHL
1 stop3h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$422

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia to Dayton that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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Price

PhiladelphiaDayton

PHL - DAY

PHLDAY

Philadelphia

Wed 4/9

7:00 am-2:37 pm

2 stops31h 37m

Dayton

Sun 4/13

3:27 pm-12:09 am

2 stops32h 42m

$316

PhiladelphiaDayton

PHL - DAY

PHLDAY

Philadelphia

Wed 4/2

7:20 am-1:46 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Dayton

Sun 4/6

7:30 am-9:11 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$366

PhiladelphiaDayton

PHL - DAY

PHLDAY

Philadelphia

Sat 3/22

3:58 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop4h 52m

Dayton

Fri 3/28

3:59 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$376

PhiladelphiaDayton

PHL - DAY

PHLDAY

Philadelphia

Wed 4/9

6:41 am-11:05 am

1 stop4h 24m

Dayton

Sat 4/12

10:27 am-2:10 pm

1 stop3h 43m

$422

PhiladelphiaDayton

PHL - DAY

PHLDAY

Philadelphia

Sun 3/23

6:55 am-3:13 pm

2 stops32h 18m

$225

PhiladelphiaDayton

PHL - DAY

PHLDAY

Philadelphia

Thu 3/20

10:30 am-9:01 pm

1 stop10h 31m

$258

PhiladelphiaDayton

PHL - DAY

PHLDAY

Philadelphia

Wed 5/21

5:55 am-1:58 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$287

PhiladelphiaDayton

PHL - DAY

PHLDAY

Philadelphia

Sat 5/17

10:06 am-11:45 pm

1 stop13h 39m

$321

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Philadelphia-Dayton flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-Dayton flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Philadelphia-Dayton flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-Dayton 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 Philadelphia-Dayton 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 Philadelphia to Dayton

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Travel insights for flights from Philadelphia to Dayton

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Philadelphia to Dayton including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Dayton?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Dayton. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Philadelphia to Dayton may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 78 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Philadelphia to Dayton?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Dayton (average of $325). Flying from Philadelphia to Dayton in June is currently the most expensive (average of $429). 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 PHL to DAY?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia to Dayton. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 21% on flights from Philadelphia to Dayton by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to Dayton

Explore weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to Dayton. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

The most flights from PHL to DAY are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Dayton by month

Plan your trip to Dayton by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dayton ranges from 2.2 - 4.7 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Dayton when rainfall is around 2.2 in.

Temperature in Dayton by month

Plan your trip to Dayton by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dayton, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Dayton

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dayton. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Dayton. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Philadelphia to Dayton, such as Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Philadelphia to Dayton. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Philadelphia to Dayton?

    If you wish to fly to Dayton from Philadelphia, then you need to book flights from Philadelphia to Dayton. There are 3 flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Dayton (DAY) per day to choose from. Flights to Dayton from Philadelphia are available from 1 airline, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 47m is how long a nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Dayton typically takes.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Philadelphia to Dayton round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Philadelphia to Dayton round-trip from $356. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $361, and United Airlines, from $422. American Airlines is 18% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Philadelphia to Dayton one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $258. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Philadelphia to Dayton for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Philadelphia to Dayton?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Philadelphia to Dayton on time: Air Wisconsin (83%), American Airlines (71%), Piedmont Airlines (68%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Dayton?

    While on average a flight from Philadelphia to Dayton is generally $323, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $165. When looking at the most popular route, (Philadelphia - Dayton), you can expect to pay $376 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Philadelphia to Dayton that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Philadelphia to Dayton?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Philadelphia to Dayton?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia to Dayton 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 Philadelphia to Dayton?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Dayton (average of $325). Flying from Philadelphia to Dayton in June is currently the most expensive (average of $429). 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 airline flying from Philadelphia to Dayton

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Philadelphia to Dayton. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$287Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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