Des Moines to Dayton (DSM–DAY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
ORD Chicago 3h 54m AAACAS → AAASAY Chicago (ORD) to Dayton flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 58m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Dayton flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 11m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Dayton flights
DCA Washington 5h 27m AA → AA Washington (DCA) to Dayton flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 32m AAASAY → AAASG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dayton flights
PIE Pinellas Park 6h 6m G4 → G4 Pinellas Park (PIE) to Dayton flights
PHL Philadelphia 7h AAG4QR → AAASQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Dayton flights
DEN Denver 7h 27m ACF9UA → UA Denver (DEN) to Dayton flights
PGD Punta Gorda ~6h 46m G4 → G4 Punta Gorda (PGD) to Dayton flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Dayton
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between DSM and DAY, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps DSM Routes DAY Routes DSM Live Flights DAY Live Flights DSM Delays DAY Delays
All flights from Dayton (DAY) Dayton to Des Moines flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to DAY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
ORD ~3h 54m ATL ~4h 58m CLT ~5h 11m DCA ~5h 27m DFW ~5h 32m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
184
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
DSM → DAY
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
86%
Return
DAY → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → DAY delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Dayton from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport.
Metric DSM→DAY OMA→DAY
Distance from DSM – 117 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights – –
Departure OTP 75% –
Omaha (OMA) to Dayton flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Dayton is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · DAY: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 7:00 PM in Dayton.
Facts

DSM–DAY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Dayton route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: DAY
Full nameJames M. Cox Dayton International Airport
IATA / ICAODAY / KDAY
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation1,009 ft / 308 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to DAY flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DAY and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Dayton is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Yes, return flights from DAY to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA).