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

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929 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 27m ago
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TWY529
TWY TWY
GLEX
7:00 AM
CDT
9:44 AM
EDT
1h 44m
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TWY381
TWY TWY
3:37 PM
CDT
6:33 PM
EDT
1h 56m
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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 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 27m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Dayton flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 44m AAASAY → AAASQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dayton flights
ORD Chicago 5h 1m AAASAV → AAASAY Chicago (ORD) to Dayton flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 17m AAF9IB → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Dayton flights
IAD Dulles 5h 29m AVAZCA → AVCMOS Dulles (IAD) to Dayton flights
DCA Washington 5h 49m AAEKNZ → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Dayton flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 23m AABAEI → AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Dayton flights
DEN Denver 6h 37m ACAVEK → UA Denver (DEN) to Dayton flights
MKE Milwaukee 6h 49m EKNZUA → AA Milwaukee (MKE) to Dayton flights
CPS Cahokia/St Louis ~4h 31m → Cahokia/St Louis (CPS) to Dayton flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Dayton
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 929 mi 1h 50m nonstop +1h ahead

IAH–DAY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. The flight covers 929 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore IAH Routes DAY Routes IAH Live Flights DAY Live Flights IAH Delays DAY Delays
All flights from Dayton (DAY) Dayton to Houston flights
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 2 GLEX 1h44-1h56 0% – –
Aircraft on this route
GLEX Bombardier Global Express – TWY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAH to DAY direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to DAY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
ATL ~4h 27m CPS ~4h 31m TYS ~4h 34m MEM ~4h 37m DFW ~4h 44m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
976
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
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
Return
DAY → IAH
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
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 2
Weekly flights 2 1
Flight time 1h 50m 2h 21m
Departure OTP 0% –
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 1h 50m gate to gate.
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 time1h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 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 IAH to DAY flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport take about 1h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 929 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IAH to DAY.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Dallas Fort Worth and Chicago O'Hare.
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. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAH to DAY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to DAY is about 1 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 929 miles (1,496 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Dallas Fort Worth and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).