Detroit to Dayton (DTW–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 8 hubs
ORD Chicago 3h 44m AAACAM → AAASAY Chicago (ORD) to Dayton flights
IAD Dulles 3h 54m AMAVCM → AVCMOS Dulles (IAD) to Dayton flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 15m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Dayton flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 33m AAAFAM → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Dayton flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 38m AAAFAM → AAASQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Dayton flights
DCA Washington 4h 46m AAAFAM → AA Washington (DCA) to Dayton flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 13m AAAFAM → AAASG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dayton flights
DEN Denver 6h 53m ACAFDL → UA Denver (DEN) to Dayton flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to Dayton
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps DTW Routes DAY Routes DTW Live Flights DAY Live Flights DTW Delays DAY Delays
All flights from Dayton (DAY) Dayton to Detroit flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to DAY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
ORD ~3h 44m IAD ~3h 54m ATL ~4h 15m CLT ~4h 33m PHL ~4h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
774
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
DTW → DAY
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
DAY → DTW
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. DTW delays → DAY delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Dayton from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport.
Metric DTW→DAY CLE→DAY GRR→DAY
Distance from DTW – 95 mi 120 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – – –
Departure OTP 100% – –
Cleveland (CLE) to Dayton flights · Grand Rapids (GRR) to Dayton flights · Fort Wayne (FWA) to Dayton flights
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Dayton is 0 hours the same as Detroit.
DTW: EDT · DAY: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Dayton.
Getting to DTW

There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.

Facts

DTW–DAY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Dayton route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 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 DTW to DAY flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Washington Dulles and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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.
Yes, return flights from DAY to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLE, GRR and FWA. 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, Washington Dulles and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE), Grand Rapids (GRR) and Fort Wayne (FWA).