- January 16, 2026
Preliminary data is showing that passenger traffic at the Daytona Beach International Airport has reached its highest level in nearly two decades. according to a news release.
In 2025, a total of 772,170 passengers traveled through DAB, up 1% over 2024 and the highest passenger traffic levels since 1997. Overall capacity — the number of available seats — was up 20% in 2025 versus 2024.
“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 Cyrus Callum, Volusia County Aviation and Economic Resources director. “Even more, air service is a major contributor to the overall economic vitality of the region."
Most recently in December, DAB welcomed back JetBlue Airways, which added daily nonstop flights to New York City and Boston. Those flights contributed more than 10,600 passengers in the month of December. Additionally in 2025, Breeze Airways added four nonstop routes to the cities of Providence, Rhode Island; Hartford, Connecticut; Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina; and Akron/Canton, Ohio.
According to a study by the Florida Department of Transportation, DAB’s annual economic impact was measured at $3.2 billion in 2023.
DAB is also served by Delta Air Lines and American Airlines, which have provided service for 46 years and 17 years, respectively.
In total, the airport offered 11 year-round nonstop flight routes in 2025 across carriers, along with seamless one-stop connections through major airline hubs.
