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

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Dayton to Columbus
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 71 mi 0h 42m nonstop 17 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 42m. Beyond nonstop, 17 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 – – 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
17
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
MDW ~3h 24m DTW ~3h 33m STL ~3h 56m FTY ~4h 8m TEB ~4h 17m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
382
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
0%
Return
CMH → DAY
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
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 IND→CMH
Distance from DAY – 56 mi 111 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 2
Weekly flights 0 1 1
Flight time 0h 42m 0h 32m 0h 36m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Cincinnati (LUK) to Columbus flights · Indianapolis (IND) to Columbus flights · Lexington (LEX) 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 42m.
Facts

DAY–CMH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dayton to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance71 mi / 114 km
Flight time0h 42m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: DAY
Full nameJames M. Cox Dayton International Airport
IATA / ICAODAY / KDAY
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation1,009 ft / 308 m
Destination: CMH
Full nameJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
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 42m. The route covers 71 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, DTW, STL, FTY, TEB, BNA, IAH, SAN, ATL, PHL, DEN, CLT, IAD, ORD, DFW, DCA and SBN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include LUK, IND and LEX. 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 ranges from 0 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 71 miles (114 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MDW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati (LUK), Indianapolis (IND) and Lexington (LEX).