Flying from Tampa to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY): What you need to know
Your travel plans take shape at one of Tampa's main airports, Tampa International Airport (TPA) or St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE). Explore the options for booking a flight from Tampa to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) jetting off from either of these.
Dayton's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Tampa. James M. Cox Dayton International Airport is located in Dayton.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Tampa to DAY. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
The journey from central Tampa to TPA takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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Of all flights leaving Tampa International Airport, 78.59% land on time at their destination.
You'll find TPA at 5507 West Spruce Street.
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
Planning to catch a flight from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)? Direct Tampa to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) plane tickets can be booked from here.
Allegiant Air offers direct flights from Tampa to DAY out of PIE. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and arrive at your destination in a single hop.
Allegiant Air has the largest share of bookings on the PIE to DAY route.
The top carrier for punctuality is Allegiant Air. Its St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport flights land as planned 76.47% of the time.
With public transport, you can travel from central Tampa to PIE in around 2 hours 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 29 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
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St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport has an on-time performance of 77.01%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
You'll find PIE at Suite 221 - Terminal Building.
About James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY)
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DAY is located at Terminal Building.
Getting from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) to central Dayton
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Dayton. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tampa to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport is R 959. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 2,338. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Tampa to DAY, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Tampa to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY)
September is when most people book flights from Tampa to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY). Plan your visit to Dayton in February for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Dayton is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Tampa to DAY plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Tampa to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Dayton
Once you've booked your flight from Tampa to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Dayton:
You'll find loads of fantastic things to do in Dayton when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Start exploring at Wright Brothers National Museum followed by John W Berry Sr Wright Brothers National Museum and The Wright Cycle Company Complex.
Explore more of the United States
Columbus is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Dayton. Around 105 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Easton Town Centre.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in the United States, head for Indianapolis, about 161 kilometres west of Dayton. 9-11 Memorial, Lucas Oil Stadium and Eiteljorg Museum are the start of reasons to visit.
