American Airlines Flight AA5261 Deals & Information (2025/2026)

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American Airlines Flight 5261 Route Deals From $116

The cheapest prices found with in the last 7 days for return flights were $189 and $116 for one-way flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Fri, Aug 1 - Sun, Aug 3
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$189 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$189
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 1 from James M. Cox Dayton Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Sun, Aug 3, priced at $189 found 3 days ago
Thu, Jul 31 - Thu, Aug 7
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$193 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$193
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jul 31 from James M. Cox Dayton Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Thu, Aug 7, priced at $193 found 14 hours ago
Thu, Jul 17 - Sat, Aug 9
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$199 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$199
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jul 17 from James M. Cox Dayton Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Sat, Aug 9, priced at $199 found 1 day ago
Fri, Jul 18 - Mon, Jul 21
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$203 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$203
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jul 18 from James M. Cox Dayton Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Mon, Jul 21, priced at $203 found 1 day ago
Thu, Jul 17 - Wed, Jul 23
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$204 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$204
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jul 17 from James M. Cox Dayton Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Wed, Jul 23, priced at $204 found 15 hours ago
Fri, Aug 1 - Sun, Aug 3
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$219 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$219
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 1 from James M. Cox Dayton Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Sun, Aug 3, priced at $219 found 3 days ago
Thu, Jul 31 - Thu, Aug 7
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$223 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$223
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jul 31 from James M. Cox Dayton Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Thu, Aug 7, priced at $223 found 14 hours ago
Fri, Jul 18 - Mon, Jul 21
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$228 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$228
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jul 18 from James M. Cox Dayton Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Mon, Jul 21, priced at $228 found 1 day ago
Fri, Aug 1 - Sun, Aug 3
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$229 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$229
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 1 from James M. Cox Dayton Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Sun, Aug 3, priced at $229 found 3 days ago
Wed, Jul 16 - Mon, Jul 21
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$230 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$230
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jul 16 from James M. Cox Dayton Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Mon, Jul 21, priced at $230 found 14 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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