Dayton to Detroit (DAY–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DAY–DTW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 166 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 1 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Detroit from Dayton
| Metric | DAY→DTW | CVG→DTW | CMH→DTW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DAY | – | 64 mi | 71 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | 145 | 158 |
| Flight time | 1h 15m | 1h 10m | 1h 6m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DAY: EDT · DTW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dayton, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.
Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.
Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.
DAY–DTW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DAY to DTW
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
DAY to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DAY to DTW ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 166 miles (267 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CMH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG), Columbus (CMH) and Fort Wayne (FWA).