American Airlines Flight 5042 Deals & Information (2025/2026)

AA5042 takes numerous routes. The most popular is DCA to Dayton, OH Airport (DAY-James M. Cox Dayton Intl.), which flies direct. This flight takes roughly 1 hour and 22 minutes. That said, you might find other flights with this number that have one or more stops.

American Airlines flight number AA5042 from National Airport to DAY lands according to schedule 80% of the time, meaning you can be confident you’ll get to your destination ASAP. In the rare event that it is behind schedule, the average delay time is 38 minutes. This service has a 1.8-star rating.

You’ll most likely board the aircraft from Terminal C if you’re starting your journey at National Airport. AA5042 serves several different routes, but the direct flight between Washington, DC Airport (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National) and DAY is the most popular.

Chances are you’ll travel aboard a Bombardier CRJ700 if you’re on flight number AA5042 from Washington, DC Airport (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National) to DAY. It’s the most commonly used type of aircraft on this busy route.

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