Dayton to Columbus (DAY–CMH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 8 hubs
IAD Dulles 3h 51m AVCMG7 → ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Columbus flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 52m AA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Columbus flights
ORD Chicago 3h 53m AAASAY → AAASAY Chicago (ORD) to Columbus flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 4m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Columbus flights
DCA Washington 4h 7m AAAS → AAWN Washington (DCA) to Columbus flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 7m AAWUP → AAASBA Philadelphia (PHL) to Columbus flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 12m AAASG3 → AACXQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbus flights
DEN Denver 6h 45m UA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Columbus flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dayton to Columbus
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 71 mi 0h 34m nonstop

DAY–CMH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 71 miles in approximately 0h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps DAY Routes CMH Routes DAY Live Flights CMH Live Flights DAY Delays CMH Delays
All flights from Columbus (CMH) Columbus to Dayton flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DAY–CMH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 – 0h34 50% Oneworld –
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 50% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DAY to CMH direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAY to CMH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
IAD ~3h 51m CLT ~3h 52m ORD ~3h 53m ATL ~4h 4m DCA ~4h 7m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
379
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
DAY → CMH
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
85%
Return
CMH → DAY
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DAY delays → CMH delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbus from Dayton

Nearby airports with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Metric DAY→CMH LUK→CMH CVG→CMH
Distance from DAY – 56 mi 64 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 4
Weekly flights 1 – –
Flight time 0h 34m 0h 21m 0h 56m
Departure OTP 50% – –
Cincinnati (LUK) to Columbus flights · Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Columbus flights · Indianapolis (IND) to Columbus flights
Airports within 200 miles of DAY with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dayton, it's 6:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
71 mi / 114 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 34m gate to gate.
Facts

DAY–CMH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dayton to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance71 mi / 114 km
Flight time0h 34m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DAY
Full nameJames M. Cox Dayton International Airport
IATA / ICAODAY / KDAY
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation1,009 ft / 308 m
Destination: CMH
Full nameJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DAY to CMH flights.
Nonstop flights from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport take about 0h 34m gate to gate. The route covers 71 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from DAY to CMH: American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
This route has limited weekly 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 Washington Dulles, Charlotte Douglas and Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CMH 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 CMH to DAY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LUK, CVG and IND. 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 CMH

James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DAY to CMH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAY to CMH is about 0 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 71 miles (114 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Charlotte Douglas and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati (LUK), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Indianapolis (IND).