West Lafayette to Dayton (LAF–DAY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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148 mi airlines charter/private
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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.

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ORD Chicago 3h 25m UA → AAASAY Chicago (ORD) to Dayton flights
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West Lafayette to Dayton
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
148 mi 1h 31m nonstop

LAF–DAY has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Dayton (DAY) Dayton to West Lafayette flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LAF to DAY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
ORD ~3h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
7
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
LAF → DAY
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
DAY → LAF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DAY delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Dayton from West Lafayette

Nearby airports with service to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport.
Metric LAF→DAY CMI→DAY FWA→DAY
Distance from LAF – 75 mi 99 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 1h 31m 1h 23m 0h 28m
Savoy (CMI) to Dayton flights · Fort Wayne (FWA) to Dayton flights · Chicago (MDW) to Dayton flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAF 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 West Lafayette.
LAF: EDT · DAY: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in West Lafayette, it's 6:00 PM in Dayton.
Distance & Flight Time
148 mi / 238 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 31m gate to gate.
Facts

LAF–DAY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the West Lafayette to Dayton route.
Route details
Distance148 mi / 238 km
Flight time1h 31m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAF
Full namePurdue University Airport
IATA / ICAOLAF / KLAF
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation606 ft / 185 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 LAF to DAY flights.
Nonstop flights from Purdue University Airport to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport take about 1h 31m gate to gate. The route covers 148 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare.
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.
Nearby alternatives include CMI, FWA and MDW. 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 LAF to DAY

Purdue University Airport (LAF) and James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LAF to DAY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAF to DAY is about 1 hours 31 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 148 miles (238 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Savoy (CMI), Fort Wayne (FWA) and Chicago (MDW).