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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA5498
AA American
CR7
8:35 AM
CDT TE
12:02 PM
EDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
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AA5163
AA American
CR9
9:30 AM
CDT
1:04 PM
EDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
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AA5581
AA American
CR9
10:12 AM
CDT TE
1:39 PM
EDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
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AA5156+4
AA American
CR9
2:42 PM
CDT
6:14 PM
EDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
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QF3078cs
QF Qant
CR9
2:42 PM
CDT
6:14 PM
EDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AA5115+3
AA American
CR9
2:59 PM
CDT TE
6:26 PM
EDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
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QF3236+1
QF Qant
CR9
3:24 PM
CDT
6:45 PM
EDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
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AA5609
AA American
CR9
5:16 PM
CDT
8:48 PM
EDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
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QR2249
QR Qatar
CR9
5:16 PM
CDT
8:48 PM
EDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AS4087cs
AS Alaska
CR9
7:00 PM
CDT TE
10:29 PM
EDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA5044+1
AA American
CR9
7:00 PM
CDT TE
10:29 PM
EDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
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QR2726
QR Qatar
CR9
7:00 PM
CDT
10:29 PM
EDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AS4010
AS Alaska
CR9
8:26 PM
CDT
11:57 PM
EDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AA5245
AA American
CR9
8:26 PM
CDT
11:57 PM
EDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
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QR2223
QR Qatar
CR9
8:26 PM
CDT
11:57 PM
EDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AA3568
AA American
E75
6:00 AM
EDT
7:42 AM
CDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AS4027cs
AS Alaska
CR9
7:03 AM
EDT
8:50 AM
CDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AA5157+4
AA American
CR9
7:03 AM
EDT
8:50 AM
CDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
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QR2647
QR Qatar
CR9
7:06 AM
EDT
8:50 AM
CDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
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JL7655cs
JL Japan
CR9
7:07 AM
EDT
9:06 AM
CDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AA5125
AA American
CR9
8:16 AM
EDT
10:00 AM
CDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AA5200
AA American
CR7
12:45 PM
EDT
2:28 PM
CDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
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AA5163
AA American
CR9
1:34 PM
EDT
3:15 PM
CDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
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AA5581
AA American
CR9
2:25 PM
EDT
4:31 PM
CDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
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QF4356+1
QF Qant
CR9
5:56 PM
EDT
7:49 PM
CDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
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AA5222
AA American
CR9
5:59 PM
EDT
7:43 PM
CDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
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QR2401
QR Qatar
CR9
6:45 PM
EDT
8:28 PM
CDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
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AA5156+4
AA American
CR9
6:45 PM
EDT
8:28 PM
CDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
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QF3078+1
QF Qant
CR9
6:45 PM
EDT
8:28 PM
CDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
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QF3090
QF Qant
CR9
6:48 PM
EDT
8:30 PM
CDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
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Dallas-Fort Worth to Dayton
1 carrier, 101 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 101 Flights/wk 860 mi 2h 21m nonstop +1h ahead 38 1-stop hubs

DFW–DAY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 860 miles in approximately 2h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 38 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 Also: AS, QF, QR 54 CR7, CR9 2h27-2h34 92% Oneworld AS, QF, QR
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, AS, QF, QR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (54 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
15
flights
Tue
15
flights
Wed
13
flights
Thu
15
flights
Fri
15
flights
Sat
13
flights
Sun
15
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
15
Nonstop flights
101
Outbound / wk
95
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to DAY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,132
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.

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 1 2
Weekly flights 101
Flight time 2h 21m 0h 53m
Departure OTP 92%
Airports within 200 miles of DFW with service to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Dayton is 1 hour ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: CDT · DAY: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 7:00 PM in Dayton.
Distance & Flight Time
860 mi / 1,384 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 21m to 2h 34m.
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 time2h 21m to 2h 34m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights101 out / 95 return
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
Destination: DAY
IATA / ICAODAY / KDAY
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 2h 21m to 2h 34m. The route covers 860 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 101 nonstop flights per week from DFW to DAY. The return direction has about 95 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, TYS, IAH, MKE, PIE, CLE, MEM, PIT, SFB, AUS, LEX, GPT, MSP, CHS, YYZ, RDU, SRQ, TPA, LGA, PBI, YUL, NAS, TUS, MYR, FLL, MIA, QRO, LAS, VNY, CVG, DEN, PHL, ATL, ORD, DCA, IAD, CLT and CPS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dayton is 1 hour 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. With 101 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DFW to DAY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DFW to DAY ranges from 2 hours 21 minutes to 2 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 860 miles (1,384 km). There are approximately 101 weekly flights outbound and 95 return, totaling 196 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

38 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).