Houston to Dayton (IAH–DAY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Houston to Dayton
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 929 mi 2h 12m nonstop +1h ahead 23 1-stop hubs

IAH–DAY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. TWY leads the route. The flight covers 929 miles in approximately 2h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–DAY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TWY TWY 1 – – 72% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to DAY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
DAL ~3h 59m STL ~4h 31m AUS ~5h 5m MKE ~5h 8m CHS ~5h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
939
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
IAH → DAY
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
67%
Return
DAY → IAH
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays → DAY delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Dayton from Houston

Nearby airports with service to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport.
Metric IAH→DAY AUS→DAY
Distance from IAH – 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 2h 12m 2h 28m
Departure OTP 72% –
Austin (AUS) to Dayton flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH 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 Houston.
IAH: CDT · DAY: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Dayton.
Distance & Flight Time
929 mi / 1,496 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 12m.
Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

Facts

IAH–DAY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Dayton route.
Route details
Distance929 mi / 1,496 km
Flight time2h 12m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: DAY
Full nameJames M. Cox Dayton International Airport
IATA / ICAODAY / KDAY
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation1,009 ft / 308 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to DAY flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport take approximately 2h 12m. The route covers 929 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: TWY.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from IAH to DAY. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, STL, AUS, MKE, CHS, MEM, RDU, SFB, SRQ, MSP, PBI, LGA, NAS, YUL, LAS, PHL, ORD, DEN, ATL, DCA, DFW, CLT and IAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dayton is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from DAY to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AUS. 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 IAH to DAY

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) are connected by nonstop service from TWY. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAH to DAY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to DAY ranges from 2 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 929 miles (1,496 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).