Dayton to Dallas-Fort Worth (DAY–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DAY–DFW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 860 miles in approximately 2h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 35 | CR9 | 2h42-4h01 | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 7 | CR9 | 2h59 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Dayton
| Metric | DAY→DFW | LUK→DFW | CVG→DFW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DAY | – | 56 mi | 64 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 42 | 1 | 110 |
| Flight time | 2h 42m | 2h 57m | 1h 45m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DAY: EDT · DFW: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dayton, it's 4:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.
Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.
Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.
DAY–DFW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DAY to DFW
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DAY to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DAY to DFW ranges from 2 hours 42 minutes to 4 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 860 miles (1,384 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 63 return, totaling 105 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MSY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati (LUK), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Columbus (CMH).