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Among airlines operating Dayton to Philadelphia flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Dayton and Philadelphia.

Flights from Dayton to Philadelphia usually depart from Dayton (DAY) and arrive at Philadelphia (PHL).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Dayton to Philadelphia:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $444 round-trip and layover options via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) at $450.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

One-stop flights from Dayton to Philadelphia most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 60% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 20% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 50% on the Dayton to Philadelphia route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $425 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $835, a difference of $410. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dayton to Philadelphia flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Philadelphia are Philadelphia Convention Center, Rittenhouse Square and Philadelphia Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Philadelphia on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dayton to Philadelphia:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:43 am
• Latest: departs at 10:30 am and lands at 12:13 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 43m.

A nonstop flight from Dayton to Philadelphia takes 1h 43m, covering 476 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $241 to $1,300. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Dayton to Philadelphia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $168, which is 58% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 25m, compared with 4h 46m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 4h 55m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $28 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Payless
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Dayton to Philadelphia range from $395 to $523, with an average of $461 over the past 12 months. Anything below $395 counts as a good deal.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Dayton to Philadelphia route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.