Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Private charter · DAY → LNS

Dayton to Lancaster

419 miles, about 2 hr 25 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Dayton to Lancaster, door to door faster.

Trade about 9 hours on the road for about 2 hr 25 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport in Dayton to Lancaster Airport in Lancaster, 419 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
419 mi
Flight
2 hr 25 min
Driving
9 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
DAYDaytonLNSLancaster
DAY → LNS419 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers2 hr 25 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr 20 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Dayton

Airports in Dayton

  • DAY

    Commercial airport

    James M. Cox Dayton International Airport

    Dayton · KDAY

    From downtown
    10 mi
    Longest runway
    10,901 ft

  • SGH

    Commercial airport

    Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport

    Springfield · KSGH

    From downtown
    19 mi
    Longest runway
    9,010 ft

  • KGDK

    Regional airport

    Greene County/Lewis A. Jackson Regional Airport

    Dayton

    From downtown
    12 mi
    Longest runway
    5,004 ft

  • MGY

    Regional airport

    Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport

    Dayton · KMGY

    From downtown
    12 mi
    Longest runway
    5,000 ft

  • MWO

    Regional airport

    Middletown Regional Airport

    Middletown · KMWO

    From downtown
    19 mi
    Longest runway
    6,100 ft

  • KI73

    Regional airport

    Moraine Air Park

    Dayton

    From downtown
    6 mi
    Longest runway
    3,500 ft

Arriving Lancaster

Airports in Lancaster

  • LNS

    Commercial airport

    Lancaster Airport

    Lancaster · KLNS

    From downtown
    6 mi
    Longest runway
    6,933 ft

  • MDT

    Commercial airport

    Harrisburg International Airport

    Harrisburg · KMDT

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    10,001 ft

  • RDG

    Commercial airport

    Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field)

    Reading · KRDG

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    6,350 ft

  • CTH

    Regional airport

    Chester County G O Carlson Airport

    Coatesville · KMQS

    From downtown
    24 mi
    Longest runway
    5,400 ft

  • KN71

    Regional airport

    Donegal Springs Airpark

    Mount Joy/Marietta

    From downtown
    15 mi
    Longest runway
    3,250 ft

  • K9D4

    Regional airport

    Deck Airport

    Myerstown

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    3,786 ft

When you land

Things to do in Lancaster

Lancaster is one of the oldest inland cities in the United States and the center of Lancaster County, known around the world for its Amish and Mennonite communities and some of the most productive farmland in the country. The city has a restored downtown of brick row houses, galleries, restaurants and Central Market, while the county’s economy combines agriculture, manufacturing, health care through Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, and a large tourism industry centered on Pennsylvania Dutch Country.

  1. 01

    Lancaster Central Market

    Operating since the 1700s, Central Market is one of the oldest farmers markets in the country, with Amish and Mennonite vendors selling produce, baked goods and meats.

  2. 02

    Amish Farm and House

    Guided tours of a working farm and a furnished farmhouse introduce visitors to Amish customs, traditions and ways of life in the surrounding countryside.

  3. 03

    Strasburg Rail Road

    America’s oldest operating short-line railroad runs steam excursions through Amish farmland, across from the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania and its collection of locomotives.

  4. 04

    Sight and Sound Theatres

    This large theater near Strasburg stages elaborate biblical productions with live animals, big sets and a large cast that draw audiences from around the region.

  5. 05

    Wheatland

    The home of James Buchanan, the only president from Pennsylvania, is open for guided tours of the restored house and grounds on the edge of the city.

  6. 06

    Lititz

    This small Moravian town north of Lancaster has a charming main street, the Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery, one of the oldest in America, and the Wilbur Chocolate store.

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Questions

Dayton to Lancaster flights

How long is a private flight from Dayton to Lancaster?

About 2 hr 25 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 419 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 9 hours.

Which airports do flights from Dayton to Lancaster use?

You can depart from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY), Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport (SGH), or Greene County/Lewis A. Jackson Regional Airport (KGDK) and arrive at Lancaster Airport (LNS), Harrisburg International Airport (MDT), or Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) (RDG). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Dayton to Lancaster cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Dayton and Lancaster?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Lancaster back to Dayton are priced the same way.

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