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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA1235
UA United
319
9:08 AM
EDT
10:29 AM
MDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1134
UA United
319
6:06 PM
MDT
10:55 PM
EDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2200
UA United
319
6:10 PM
MDT
10:57 PM
EDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dayton to Denver
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,082 mi 3h 21m nonstop -2h behind 34 1-stop hubs

DAY–DEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,082 miles in approximately 3h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 3h21 60% 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
34
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
886
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.

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 9 4
Weekly flights 7 55 46
Flight time 3h 21m 2h 34m 2h 59m
Departure OTP 60%
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 21m.
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 21m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
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 approximately 3h 21m. The route covers 1,082 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from DAY to DEN. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, STL, IND, CMH, ICT, CVG, MSP, SBN, MSY, BNA, DTW, IAH, TYS, GRR, DAL, SAT, HOU, TEB, MYR, EWR, ORF, MCO, SRQ, SAN, PVD, PSP, FLL, PHL, ORD, DCA, ATL, DFW, CLT and IAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 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 ranges from 3 hours 21 minutes. 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

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MDW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG), Columbus (CMH) and Indianapolis (IND).