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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
IAD Dulles 3h 51m AVCMOS → ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Columbus flights
ORD Chicago 3h 54m AAASAY → AAASAY Chicago (ORD) to Columbus flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 13m AA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Columbus flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 17m AA → AAASBA Philadelphia (PHL) to Columbus flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 37m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Columbus flights
DCA Washington 5h 26m AAAS → AAWN Washington (DCA) to Columbus flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 5m A8AAAS → AACXQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbus flights
DEN Denver 6h 48m UA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Columbus flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dayton to Columbus
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 71 mi 0h 25m 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 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore 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 0 – – 100% Oneworld –
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 100% 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
8
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
IAD ~3h 51m ORD ~3h 54m CLT ~4h 13m PHL ~4h 17m ATL ~4h 37m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
410
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
Return
CMH → DAY
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Arriving
100%
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 2
Flight time 0h 25m 0h 21m 1h 15m
Departure OTP 100% – –
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 gate to gate.
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
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 25m 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, Chicago O'Hare and Charlotte Douglas.
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.

DAY to CMH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAY to CMH is about 0 hours 25 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, Chicago O'Hare and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati (LUK), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Indianapolis (IND).