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

DAY Airport Page →
370 mi airlines charter/private 29/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 14 flights Verified 16m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA5234
AA American
CR9
6:25 AM
EDT
8:21 AM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5242
AA American
CR9
8:30 AM
EDT
10:17 AM
EDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5890
AA American
ER4
1:49 PM
EDT
3:37 PM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AA5959
AA American
ER4
1:49 PM
EDT
3:36 PM
EDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5490
AA American
CR9
2:35 PM
EDT
4:21 PM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5158
AA American
CR7
5:57 PM
EDT
7:45 PM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AA5890
AA American
ER4
11:30 AM
EDT
1:24 PM
EDT
1h 54m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5959
AA American
ER4
11:35 AM
EDT
1:22 PM
EDT
1h 47m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5015
AA American
CR7
12:02 PM
EDT
1:44 PM
EDT
1h 42m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5490
AA American
CR9
12:20 PM
EDT
2:01 PM
EDT
1h 41m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5198
AA American
CR7
3:30 PM
EDT
5:12 PM
EDT
1h 42m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5082
AA American
CR7
3:40 PM
EDT
5:18 PM
EDT
1h 38m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5435
AA American
CR9
7:21 PM
EDT
9:10 PM
EDT
1h 49m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5174
AA American
CR9
8:23 PM
EDT
10:06 PM
EDT
1h 43m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 45m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Charlotte flights
IAD Dulles 3h 53m AVCMOS AAACAT Dulles (IAD) to Charlotte flights
DCA Washington 4h 16m AAAS AAASBA Washington (DCA) to Charlotte flights
ORD Chicago 4h 37m AAASAY AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Charlotte flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 5h 34m G4 AABA Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Charlotte flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 12m AAASJL AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Charlotte flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 29m AA AABAEI Philadelphia (PHL) to Charlotte flights
DEN Denver 9h 21m UA AAF9UA Denver (DEN) to Charlotte flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville 9h 35m UA AABA Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Charlotte flights
CMH Columbus ~3h 32m AABA Columbus (CMH) to Charlotte flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dayton to Charlotte
1 carrier, 29 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 370 mi 1h 48m nonstop

DAY–CLT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 370 miles in approximately 1h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 29 CR7, CR9, ER4 1h46-1h56 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (29 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
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
37
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAY to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
985
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
88%
Return
CLT → DAY
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
84%
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 3 3
Weekly flights 29 1 42
Flight time 1h 48m 0h 58m 1h 2m
Departure OTP 100%
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 48m gate to gate.
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 48m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights29 out / 37 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DAY
IATA / ICAODAY / KDAY
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation1,009 ft / 308 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 about 1h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 370 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DAY to CLT: American Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Washington Dulles and Ronald Reagan Washington National.
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 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 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 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DAY to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAY to CLT is about 1 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 370 miles (596 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 66 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Washington Dulles and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati (LUK), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Columbus (LCK).