Dayton to Houston (DAY–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Dayton to Houston
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 929 mi 2h 27m nonstop -1h behind 19 1-stop hubs

DAY–IAH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. TWY leads the route. The flight covers 929 miles in approximately 2h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DAY–IAH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TWY TWY 1 100%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAY to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,002
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 → IAH
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
92%
Return
IAH → DAY
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
25%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DAY delays → IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from Dayton

Nearby airports with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Metric DAY→IAH CVG→IAH CMH→IAH
Distance from DAY 64 mi 71 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 2
Weekly flights 1 31 29
Flight time 2h 27m 2h 4m 2h 30m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of DAY with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Houston is 1 hour behind Dayton.
DAY: EDT · IAH: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dayton, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
929 mi / 1,496 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 27m.
Getting from IAH

No direct rail from IAH. The METRO bus 102 (IAH Express) runs to downtown Houston's transit center (60–90 min, $1.25). Taxis to downtown Houston cost $50–70. Ride-hails pick up at the designated Rideshare zones outside baggage claim on the lower level.IAH has five terminals (A–E) connected by an underground tunnel with trams. Terminal D handles international arrivals. Rental car agencies are in a consolidated facility adjacent to Terminal C; a free IAH Connector bus runs between terminals and the rental car center. The Galleria / Uptown area costs $35–50 by ride-hail.

Houston Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot, humid, and wet for much of the year. Summers are brutal (33–38°C) with high humidity and near-daily afternoon thunderstorms. Severe storms with hail and high winds regularly cause ground stops from April through September. Houston's flooding risk is significant. Heavy rain events, including tropical system remnants, have flooded airport roads, cutting off surface access even when the airport itself remains operational.

Winters are mild (5–18°C) with occasional ice storms. These are rare but highly disruptive when they occur. Hurricane season (June–November) requires monitoring for Gulf storms. October through March has the best flying weather.

DAY–IAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dayton to Houston route.
Route details
Distance929 mi / 1,496 km
Flight time2h 27m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: DAY
IATA / ICAODAY / KDAY
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation1,009 ft / 308 m
Destination: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DAY to IAH flights.
Nonstop flights from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport take approximately 2h 27m. The route covers 929 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: TWY.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DAY to IAH. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MSY, FTY, STL, CVG, MDW, CMH, BNA, DTW, TEB, GRR, SAN, CLT, ATL, DFW, DCA, PHL, DEN, IAD and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 1 hour behind Dayton.
Yes, return flights from IAH 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 IAH

James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected by nonstop service from TWY. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DAY to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAY to IAH ranges from 2 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 929 miles (1,496 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MSY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG), Columbus (CMH) and Indianapolis (IND).