Dayton to Denver (DAY–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
UA1235
UA United
319
8:57 AM
EDT
9:59 AM
MDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1134
UA United
319
6:01 PM
MDT
10:39 PM
EDT
2h 38m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1228
UA United
319
6:06 PM
MDT
10:55 PM
EDT
2h 49m
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
ORD Chicago 5h 14m AAASAY AAACAY Chicago (ORD) to Denver flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 40m AAASJL AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Denver flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 48m AFAMDL ACAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Denver flights
IAD Dulles 6h 15m AVCMOS AVAZCM Dulles (IAD) to Denver flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 46m AA AAF9UA Charlotte (CLT) to Denver flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 51m AA AAACBA Philadelphia (PHL) to Denver flights
DCA Washington 8h 28m AAAS ACF9UA Washington (DCA) to Denver flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville 15h 10m UA EJAF9G4 Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Denver flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 18h 17m G4 UAWN Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Denver flights
CMH Columbus ~5h 3m F9UAWN Columbus (CMH) to Denver flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Dayton to Denver
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,082 mi 3h 2m nonstop -2h behind

DAY–DEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,082 miles in approximately 3h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DAY–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 319 3h02 100% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 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 DEN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAY to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
910
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 → DEN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
89%
Return
DEN → DAY
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DAY delays → DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Dayton

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric DAY→DEN CVG→DEN CMH→DEN
Distance from DAY 64 mi 71 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 10 4
Weekly flights 7 39 40
Flight time 3h 2m 2h 32m 2h 58m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of DAY with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Denver is 2 hours behind Dayton.
DAY: EDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dayton, it's 4:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
1,082 mi / 1,742 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 2m gate to gate.
Getting from DEN

RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.

Denver Climate

Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.

Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.

DAY–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dayton to Denver route.
Route details
Distance1,082 mi / 1,742 km
Flight time3h 2m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DAY
IATA / ICAODAY / KDAY
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation1,009 ft / 308 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DAY to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport to Denver International Airport take about 3h 2m gate to gate. The route covers 1,082 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DAY to DEN: United Airlines.
This route has 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 Chicago O'Hare, Dallas Fort Worth and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Denver is 2 hours behind Dayton.
Yes, return flights from DEN to DAY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CVG, CMH 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 DEN

James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DAY to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAY to DEN is about 3 hours 2 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,082 miles (1,742 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas Fort Worth and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG), Columbus (CMH) and Indianapolis (IND).