Dayton to Minneapolis (DAY–MSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Dayton to Minneapolis
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
573 mi 1h 41m nonstop -1h behind 36 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between DAY and MSP, connecting options are available through 36 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAY to MSP.
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One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
852
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Other ways to reach Minneapolis from Dayton

Nearby airports with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.
Metric DAY→MSP LUK→MSP CVG→MSP
Distance from DAY 56 mi 64 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 12
Weekly flights 0 145
Flight time 1h 41m 1h 37m 1h 36m
Departure OTP 68%
Airports within 200 miles of DAY with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dayton, it's 5:00 PM in Minneapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
573 mi / 923 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 41m.
Getting from MSP

Metro Blue Line from T1-Lindbergh to downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse/Hennepin) takes 25–28 minutes ($2.50). T2-Humphrey has its own Blue Line stop. Trains run frequently 5am–1am. Taxis from T1 to downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40; to St. Paul $30–45.Ride-hail pickup is on the ground level outside baggage claim. Rental car center is connected to T1 via the tram system. Mall of America (Bloomington) is 13 minutes by Blue Line; useful if connecting to suburban destinations. MSP is unusually well-integrated with regional transit for a US airport.

Minneapolis Climate

Humid continental climate. One of the coldest major hub airports in the United States. Winters are severe (−15 to −2°C, November–March) with heavy snow and extreme cold snaps. Delta's de-icing operation at MSP is among the largest in the US, but heavy blizzards cause ground stops and cascading delays. Wind chill below −30°C occurs multiple times each winter.

Summers are warm and pleasant (22–30°C) with occasional severe thunderstorms in June–August. Spring brings tornado risk in the broader region. MSP has a strong snow operations record. Cancellations happen, but the airport manages heavy snowfall better than many eastern hubs. Pack serious winter gear from November through March.

DAY–MSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dayton to Minneapolis route.
Route details
Distance573 mi / 923 km
Flight time1h 41m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: DAY
IATA / ICAODAY / KDAY
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation1,009 ft / 308 m
Destination: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DAY to MSP flights.
Nonstop flights from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field take approximately 1h 41m. The route covers 573 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, CMH, IND, STL, CVG, DTW, GRR, BNA, TYS, SBN, MSY, ICT, TEB, EWR, PVD, IAH, ORF, DAL, HOU, MCO, PIE, SRQ, PGD, FLL, SAN, PSP, CDG, DEN, PHL, ORD, ATL, DCA, DFW, CLT, IAD and MYR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Minneapolis is 1 hour behind Dayton.
Yes, return flights from MSP to DAY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LUK, CVG and CMH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DAY to MSP

James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DAY to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAY to MSP ranges from 1 hours 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 573 miles (923 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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