Dayton (DAY) to Philadelphia (PHL) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Dayton (DAY) to Philadelphia (PHL): American Airlines. The two airports are 476 miles (766 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 6 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dulles, Washington and Raleigh/Durham and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from DAY to PHL
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book DAY to PHL with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
DAY to PHL with one stop
6 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way


- Via Washington (DCA)American Airlines the whole way


- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and Frontier Airlines



- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way



- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way





- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way




DAY to PHL: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from DAY to PHL?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Dayton (DAY) to Philadelphia (PHL).
How far is Dayton from Philadelphia by plane?
Dayton (DAY) and Philadelphia (PHL) are 476 miles (766 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DAY to PHL award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does DAY to PHL cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for DAY to PHL with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Dayton and Philadelphia?
The most direct connections are through Dulles (IAD), Washington (DCA), Raleigh/Durham (RDU), Charlotte (CLT) and Chicago (ORD). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Dulles.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.