Posted On: January 15, 2026

Passenger traffic at Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) reached record levels in nearly two decades. Last year, 772,170 passengers traveled through the airport, an 11% increase over 2024 and the highest passenger traffic levels since 1997. Overall capacity, which is the number of available seats, was up 20% in 2025 versus 2024.

DAB welcomed JetBlue Airways in December with daily nonstop flights to New York City and Boston. Those flights contributed more than 10,600 passengers in just the month of December. Also in 2025, Breeze Airways launched four new nonstop routes to the cities of Providence, RI; Hartford, CT; Raleigh/Durham, NC; and Akron/Canton, OH.

"Every new flight at DAB adds to greater business, tourism, and family connections, while strengthening Daytona Beach International Airport's role as a gateway to the world," said Volusia County Aviation and Economic Resources Director Cyrus Callum. "Even more, air service is a major contributor to the overall economic vitality of the region," said Callum.

According to a study by the Florida Department of Transportation, DAB's annual economic impact was measured at $3.2 billion in 2023.

"Each time more flights are added, the effect grows exponentially, benefiting the entire community," said Callum.

The airport is also served by Delta Air Lines and American Airlines, which have provided service for 46 years and 17 years, respectively. In 2025, in support of increased travel demand for the Daytona 500, Delta added nonstop flights to/from New York City and Detroit and American added nonstop flights from Dallas-Fort Worth, TX and Washington, DC. American also operated nonstop seasonal flights on Saturdays to Washington, D.C., from Feb. 15 through March 29.

In total, DAB offered 11 year-round nonstop flight routes in 2025 across carriers, along with seamless one-stop connections through major airline hubs.

For more information, contact Joanne Magley at 386-248-8030, ext. 18309.

*The monthly passenger traffic data obtained by the airport from the airlines is unofficial. Airline revenue passenger data can be obtained through the U.S. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Statistics. It is usually reported three months after completion.