Dayton to Charlotte (DAY–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA5234
AA American
CR9
7:15 AM
EDT
9:10 AM
EDT
1h 55m
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AA5242
AA American
CR7
9:58 AM
EDT
11:43 AM
EDT
1h 45m
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AA5430
AA American
CR7
10:00 AM
EDT
11:46 AM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
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AA5385
AA American
CR9
1:54 PM
EDT
3:39 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AA5207
AA American
CR9
1:55 PM
EDT
3:38 PM
EDT
1h 43m
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AA5515
AA American
CR9
7:05 PM
EDT
8:55 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA5207
AA American
CR9
11:35 AM
EDT
1:22 PM
EDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AA5385
AA American
CR9
11:40 AM
EDT
1:24 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AA5245
AA American
CR9
3:46 PM
EDT
5:26 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AA5113
AA American
CR7
5:30 PM
EDT
7:12 PM
EDT
1h 42m
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AA5435
AA American
CR7
7:33 PM
EDT
9:11 PM
EDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
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AA5174
AA American
CR9
8:20 PM
EDT
9:59 PM
EDT
1h 39m
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Dayton to Charlotte
1 carrier, 41 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 41 Flights/wk 370 mi 1h 43m nonstop 21 1-stop hubs

DAY–CLT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 370 miles in approximately 1h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DAY–CLT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 41 CR7, CR9 1h43-1h55 68% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (41 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DAY to CLT direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
41
Outbound / wk
40
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAY to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,006
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DAY → CLT
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
72%
Return
CLT → DAY
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DAY delays → CLT delays →

Other ways to reach Charlotte from Dayton

Nearby airports with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Metric DAY→CLT LUK→CLT CVG→CLT
Distance from DAY 56 mi 64 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 41 1 77
Flight time 1h 43m 0h 47m 1h 28m
Departure OTP 68%
Airports within 200 miles of DAY with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dayton, it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte.
Distance & Flight Time
370 mi / 596 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 43m to 1h 55m.
Getting from CLT

No rail connects CLT to the city. Uber and Lyft to Uptown Charlotte cost $18–30 (15–20 minutes). Taxis are metered, slightly more expensive.CATS Route 5 bus runs to downtown ($2.20, 45 min). Rental cars are in an on-site facility attached to the terminal. The airport's single main terminal with concourses A–E is connected by an underground people mover; clear security at your concourse, not at the central checkpoint, to save time.

Charlotte Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Charlotte sits in a region with high storm frequency. Winters are generally mild (1–10°C) but ice storms hit 2–4 times per year and are highly disruptive since Charlotte has limited de-icing infrastructure.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most stable season. Snow is rare but the city is poorly equipped to handle it when it arrives.

DAY–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dayton to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance370 mi / 596 km
Flight time1h 43m to 1h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights41 out / 40 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: DAY
IATA / ICAODAY / KDAY
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation1,009 ft / 308 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DAY to CLT flights.
Nonstop flights from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take approximately 1h 43m to 1h 55m. The route covers 370 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 41 nonstop flights per week from DAY to CLT. The return direction has about 40 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMH, CVG, MDW, DTW, MSL, TEB, MSY, BNA, STL, PIE, SBN, IAH, SAN, PHL, ATL, IAD, GRR, DEN, ORD, DFW and DCA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CLT to DAY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LUK, CVG and CMH. 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 DAY to CLT

James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DAY to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAY to CLT ranges from 1 hours 43 minutes to 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 370 miles (596 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 81 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CMH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati (LUK), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Columbus (CMH).