Cleveland to Dayton (CLE–DAY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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162 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
IAD Dulles 3h 39m ACAVAZ → AVCMOS Dulles (IAD) to Dayton flights
ORD Chicago 3h 57m AAASAV → AAASAY Chicago (ORD) to Dayton flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 11m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Dayton flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 13m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Dayton flights
DCA Washington 4h 14m AAAS → AA Washington (DCA) to Dayton flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 30m AA → AAASQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Dayton flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 13m AACXF9 → AAASG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dayton flights
DEN Denver 6h 51m F9UAWN → UA Denver (DEN) to Dayton flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cleveland to Dayton
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
162 mi 0h 39m nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between CLE and DAY, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps CLE Routes DAY Routes CLE Live Flights DAY Live Flights CLE Delays DAY Delays
All flights from Dayton (DAY) Dayton to Cleveland flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CLE to DAY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
IAD ~3h 39m ORD ~3h 57m CLT ~4h 11m ATL ~4h 13m DCA ~4h 14m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
282
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CLE → DAY
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
100%
Return
DAY → CLE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLE delays → DAY delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Dayton from Cleveland

Nearby airports with service to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport.
Metric CLE→DAY PIT→DAY CMH→DAY
Distance from CLE – 106 mi 112 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 2
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 0h 39m 1h 0h 32m
Departure OTP 84% – –
Pittsburgh (PIT) to Dayton flights · Columbus (CMH) to Dayton flights · Columbus (LCK) to Dayton flights
Airports within 200 miles of CLE with service to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Dayton is 0 hours the same as Cleveland.
CLE: EDT · DAY: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland, it's 6:00 PM in Dayton.
Distance & Flight Time
162 mi / 261 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 39m gate to gate.
Facts

CLE–DAY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cleveland to Dayton route.
Route details
Distance162 mi / 261 km
Flight time0h 39m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CLE
Full nameCleveland Hopkins International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m
Destination: DAY
Full nameJames M. Cox Dayton International Airport
IATA / ICAODAY / KDAY
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation1,009 ft / 308 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLE to DAY flights.
Nonstop flights from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport take about 0h 39m gate to gate. The route covers 162 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare and Charlotte Douglas.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DAY and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from DAY to CLE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PIT, CMH and LCK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CLE to DAY

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) and James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CLE to DAY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLE to DAY is about 0 hours 39 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 162 miles (261 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pittsburgh (PIT), Columbus (CMH) and Columbus (LCK).