Dallas to Dayton (DAL–DAY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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854 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 15 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 26m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Dayton flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 55m EJAJREWN → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Dayton flights
ORD Chicago 4h 57m WN → AAASAY Chicago (ORD) to Dayton flights
DEN Denver 6h 5m UAWN → UA Denver (DEN) to Dayton flights
DCA Washington 6h 11m WN → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Dayton flights
PHL Philadelphia 12h 29m WN → AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Dayton flights
MKE Milwaukee 22h 45m EJAWN → AA Milwaukee (MKE) to Dayton flights
MEM Memphis ~4h 17m WN → Memphis (MEM) to Dayton flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville ~4h 19m WN → Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Dayton flights
MAF Midland ~5h 29m EJAWN → AA Midland (MAF) to Dayton flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dallas to Dayton
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
854 mi 0h 53m nonstop +1h ahead

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

Also explore DAL Routes DAY Routes DAL Live Flights DAY Live Flights DAL Delays DAY Delays
All flights from Dayton (DAY) Dayton to Dallas flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DAL to DAY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
MEM ~4h 17m TYS ~4h 19m ATL ~4h 26m CLT ~4h 55m ORD ~4h 57m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
528
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
DAL → DAY
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Arriving
100%
Return
DAY → DAL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DAL delays → DAY delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Dayton from Dallas

Nearby airports with service to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport.
Metric DAL→DAY DFW→DAY
Distance from DAL – 12 mi
Nonstop airlines – 5
Weekly flights – 64
Flight time 0h 53m 2h 7m
Departure OTP 57% –
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dayton flights
Airports within 200 miles of DAL with service to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Dayton is 1 hour ahead of Dallas.
DAL: CDT · DAY: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas, it's 7:00 PM in Dayton.
Distance & Flight Time
854 mi / 1,374 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 53m gate to gate.
Facts

DAL–DAY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas to Dayton route.
Route details
Distance854 mi / 1,374 km
Flight time0h 53m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DAL
Full nameDallas Love Field
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 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 DAL to DAY flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Love Field to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport take about 0h 53m gate to gate. The route covers 854 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Chicago O'Hare.
Dayton is 1 hour ahead of Dallas.
Yes, return flights from DAY to DAL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DFW. 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 DAL to DAY

Dallas Love Field (DAL) and James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DAL to DAY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAL to DAY is about 0 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 854 miles (1,374 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW).