Dallas-Fort Worth to Dayton (DFW–DAY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA5498
AA American
CR7
8:35 AM
MDT TE
12:02 PM
EDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5200
AA American
CR9
9:15 AM
MDT TE
12:20 PM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5581
AA American
CR7
10:12 AM
MDT TE
1:39 PM
EDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5115
AA American
CR9
2:51 PM
MDT
6:18 PM
EDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4460
AS Alaska
CR9
3:24 PM
MDT TE
6:45 PM
EDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5117
AA American
CR9
6:38 PM
MDT TE
9:39 PM
EDT
1h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AA5156
AA American
CR9
6:40 PM
MDT TE
10:05 PM
EDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AS4087
AS Alaska
CR9
7:00 PM
MDT
10:29 PM
EDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA5044
AA American
CR9
7:00 PM
MDT
10:29 PM
EDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AS4027
AS Alaska
CR9
7:07 AM
EDT
9:06 AM
MDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AA5157
AA American
CR9
7:07 AM
EDT
9:06 AM
MDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AA5200
AA American
CR9
12:55 PM
EDT
2:56 PM
MDT
4h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5581
AA American
CR9
2:09 PM
EDT
3:53 PM
MDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AA5115
AA American
CR9
5:56 PM
EDT
7:49 PM
MDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
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AA5222
AA American
CR9
6:48 PM
EDT
8:30 PM
MDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Dallas-Fort Worth to Dayton
2 carriers, 63 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 63 Flights/wk 860 mi 1h 1m nonstop +2h ahead 21 1-stop hubs

DFW–DAY is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 860 miles in approximately 1h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DFW–DAY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 49 CR7, CR9 1h01-2h29 52% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 14 CR9 2h21-2h29 52% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (63 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DFW to DAY direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
63
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to DAY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
983
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
DFW → DAY
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
52%
Arriving
100%
Return
DAY → DFW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays → DAY delays →

Other ways to reach Dayton from Dallas-Fort Worth

Nearby airports with service to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport.
Metric DFW→DAY DAL→DAY
Distance from DFW 12 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 63 1
Flight time 1h 1m 0h 50m
Departure OTP 52%
Airports within 200 miles of DFW with service to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Dayton is 2 hours ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: MDT · DAY: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 8:00 PM in Dayton.
Distance & Flight Time
860 mi / 1,384 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 1m to 2h 29m.
Getting to DFW

DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.

DFW–DAY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to Dayton route.
Route details
Distance860 mi / 1,384 km
Flight time1h 1m to 2h 29m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights63 out / 42 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
Destination: DAY
IATA / ICAODAY / KDAY
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation1,009 ft / 308 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DFW to DAY flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport take approximately 1h 1m to 2h 29m. The route covers 860 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 63 nonstop flights per week from DFW to DAY. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, MKE, PIE, SFB, AUS, MSP, MEM, RDU, SRQ, LGA, PBI, YUL, NAS, LAS, PHL, DEN, DCA, ATL, ORD, CLT and IAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dayton is 2 hours ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from DAY to DFW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DAL. 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 DFW to DAY

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DFW to DAY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DFW to DAY ranges from 1 hours 1 minutes to 2 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 860 miles (1,384 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 42 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 STL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas (DAL).