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

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American Airlines Flight 5261 Route Deals From $248

The cheapest prices found with in the last 7 days for return flights were $255 and $248 for one-way flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Thu, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 8
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$255 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$255
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jun 4 from James M. Cox Dayton Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Mon, Jun 8, priced at $255 found 18 hours ago
Thu, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 8
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$265 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$265
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jun 4 from James M. Cox Dayton Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Mon, Jun 8, priced at $265 found 18 hours ago
Thu, Jul 9 - Sun, Jul 12
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$287 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$287
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jul 9 from James M. Cox Dayton Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Sun, Jul 12, priced at $287 found 6 days ago
Thu, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 8
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$301 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$301
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jun 4 from James M. Cox Dayton Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Mon, Jun 8, priced at $301 found 18 hours ago
Thu, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 8
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$311 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$311
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jun 4 from James M. Cox Dayton Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Mon, Jun 8, priced at $311 found 18 hours ago
Thu, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 8
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$321 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$321
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jun 4 from James M. Cox Dayton Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Mon, Jun 8, priced at $321 found 18 hours ago
Thu, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 8
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$327 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$327
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jun 4 from James M. Cox Dayton Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Mon, Jun 8, priced at $327 found 18 hours ago
Wed, May 27 - Sat, May 30
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$328 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$328
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 27 from James M. Cox Dayton Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Sat, May 30, priced at $328 found 1 day ago
Thu, Jul 9 - Sun, Jul 12
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$335 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$335
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jul 9 from James M. Cox Dayton Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Sun, Jul 12, priced at $335 found 6 days ago
Thu, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 8
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$337 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$337
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jun 4 from James M. Cox Dayton Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Mon, Jun 8, priced at $337 found 18 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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