Grand Rapids to Dayton (GRR–DAY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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217 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
ORD Chicago 3h 32m AAASBA → AAASAY Chicago (ORD) to Dayton flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 23m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Dayton flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 30m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Dayton flights
DCA Washington 4h 35m AAAS → AA Washington (DCA) to Dayton flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 4m AAAYG3 → AAASG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dayton flights
PIE Pinellas Park 6h 31m G4 → G4 Pinellas Park (PIE) to Dayton flights
DEN Denver 6h 58m F9UAWN → UA Denver (DEN) to Dayton flights
PHL Philadelphia 7h 41m AAG4QR → AAASQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Dayton flights
PGD Punta Gorda 17h 35m G4 → G4 Punta Gorda (PGD) to Dayton flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Grand Rapids to Dayton
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
217 mi 0h 47m nonstop

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps GRR Routes DAY Routes GRR Live Flights DAY Live Flights GRR Delays DAY Delays
All flights from Dayton (DAY) Dayton to Grand Rapids flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for GRR to DAY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
ORD ~3h 32m CLT ~4h 23m ATL ~4h 30m DCA ~4h 35m DFW ~6h 4m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
178
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
GRR → DAY
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
33%
Return
DAY → GRR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. GRR delays → DAY delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Dayton from Grand Rapids

Nearby airports with service to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport.
Metric GRR→DAY MKE→DAY
Distance from GRR – 120 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 0h 47m 0h 54m
Departure OTP 75% –
Milwaukee (MKE) to Dayton flights
Airports within 200 miles of GRR 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 Grand Rapids.
GRR: EDT · DAY: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Grand Rapids, it's 6:00 PM in Dayton.
Distance & Flight Time
217 mi / 349 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 47m gate to gate.
Facts

GRR–DAY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Grand Rapids to Dayton route.
Route details
Distance217 mi / 349 km
Flight time0h 47m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GRR
Full nameGerald R. Ford International Airport
IATA / ICAOGRR / KGRR
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation794 ft / 242 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 GRR to DAY flights.
Nonstop flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport take about 0h 47m gate to gate. The route covers 217 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Charlotte Douglas 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 GRR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MKE. 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 GRR to DAY

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

GRR to DAY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GRR to DAY is about 0 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 217 miles (349 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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