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

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10:45 PM
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UA1126
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319
6:09 PM
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11:25 PM
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Denver to Dayton
1 carrier, 15 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 1,082 mi 2h 8m nonstop +2h ahead 23 1-stop hubs

DEN–DAY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,082 miles in approximately 2h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore DEN Routes DAY Routes DEN Live Flights DAY Live Flights DEN Delays DAY Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–DAY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 15 319 2h08-3h16 78% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (15 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to DAY direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to DAY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
DAL ~4h 20m STL ~4h 32m MKE ~4h 42m MSP ~4h 53m MEM ~6h 1m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
812
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DEN → DAY
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
40%
Return
DAY → DEN
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays → DAY delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Dayton is 2 hours ahead of Denver.
DEN: MDT · DAY: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 8:00 PM in Dayton.
Distance & Flight Time
1,082 mi / 1,742 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 8m to 3h 16m.
Getting to DEN

RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.

Facts

DEN–DAY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Dayton route.
Route details
Distance1,082 mi / 1,742 km
Flight time2h 8m to 3h 16m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights15 out / 14 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: DEN
Full nameDenver International Airport
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: DAY
Full nameJames M. Cox Dayton International Airport
IATA / ICAODAY / KDAY
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation1,009 ft / 308 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to DAY flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport take approximately 2h 8m to 3h 16m. The route covers 1,082 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from DEN to DAY. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, STL, MKE, MSP, MEM, RDU, CHS, IAH, AUS, LGA, VNY, SRQ, LAS, YUL, PBI, NAS, DCA, IAD, ATL, PHL, ORD, DFW and CLT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dayton is 2 hours ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from DAY to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 DEN to DAY

Denver International Airport (DEN) and James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DEN to DAY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to DAY ranges from 2 hours 8 minutes to 3 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,082 miles (1,742 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.