American Airlines Flight 5261 Deals & Information (2026/2027)

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American Airlines Flight 5261 Route Deals From $244

The cheapest prices found with in the last 7 days for return flights were $249 and $244 for one-way flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Wed, Jun 3 - Mon, Jun 8
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$249 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$249
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jun 3 from James M. Cox Dayton Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Mon, Jun 8, priced at $249 found 12 hours ago
Thu, May 14 - Mon, May 18
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$254 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$254
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 14 from James M. Cox Dayton Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Mon, May 18, priced at $254 found 10 hours ago
Wed, Jun 3 - Mon, Jun 8
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$259 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$259
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jun 3 from James M. Cox Dayton Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Mon, Jun 8, priced at $259 found 12 hours ago
Thu, Apr 23 - Sun, Apr 26
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$264 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$264
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Apr 23 from James M. Cox Dayton Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Sun, Apr 26, priced at $264 found 17 hours ago
Wed, Jun 3 - Mon, Jun 8
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$272 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$272
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jun 3 from James M. Cox Dayton Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Mon, Jun 8, priced at $272 found 12 hours ago
Thu, Apr 23 - Sun, Apr 26
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$274 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$274
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Apr 23 from James M. Cox Dayton Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Sun, Apr 26, priced at $274 found 17 hours ago
Wed, Jun 3 - Mon, Jun 8
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$282 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$282
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jun 3 from James M. Cox Dayton Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Mon, Jun 8, priced at $282 found 12 hours ago
Fri, May 15 - Sat, May 16
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$286 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$286
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 15 from James M. Cox Dayton Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Sat, May 16, priced at $286 found 3 days ago
Wed, Jun 3 - Mon, Jun 8
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$287 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$287
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jun 3 from James M. Cox Dayton Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Mon, Jun 8, priced at $287 found 12 hours ago
Thu, May 14 - Mon, May 18
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$293 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$293
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 14 from James M. Cox Dayton Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Mon, May 18, priced at $293 found 10 hours ago

Frequently asked questions

What route does flight number AA5261 take?
AA5261 flies directly from James M. Cox Dayton Intl. Airport (DAY) to Washington, DC Airport (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National). During this trip, you can expect to be in the air for 1 hour and 23 minutes. Consider booking ahead to lock in your preferred seat.
How often is AA5261 on time?
Approximately 90% of AA5261 flights arrive according to scheduled times — so if you'll be up in the air between Dayton Intl. Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), you can rest easy knowing that you'll reach your destination as quickly as possible. If your American Airlines service experiences a delay, you can expect to wait approximately 8 minutes. Due to the airline's quality service, this route has a 3.7-star rating.
What kind of plane is on flight number AA5261?
The route for flight number AA5261 is nearly always James M. Cox Dayton Intl. Airport (DAY) to National Airport, and the Bombardier CRJ900 is the type of aircraft you're likely to be flying with.
If I am not able to travel due to COVID-19, can I change my flight to a later date?
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