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

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Dayton to Columbus
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 71 mi 0h 25m nonstop 29 1-stop hubs

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 25m. Beyond nonstop, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 0 – – 50% Oneworld –
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 50% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAY to CMH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
375
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.
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 2
Weekly flights 1 – –
Flight time 0h 25m – 1h
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 25m.
Facts

DAY–CMH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dayton to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance71 mi / 114 km
Flight time0h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections29 hubs
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 approximately 0h 25m. The route covers 71 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DAY to CMH. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IND, CVG, MDW, DTW, TYS, STL, GRR, TEB, BNA, ORF, EWR, MSP, MCO, FTY, SRQ, IAH, HOU, DAL, FLL, PHL, SAN, ATL, DEN, ORD, IAD, DCA, CLT, DFW and SBN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 ranges from 0 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 71 miles (114 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via IND. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati (LUK), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Indianapolis (IND).