Lexington to Dayton (LEX–DAY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Lexington to Dayton
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 131 mi 1h 17m nonstop 28 1-stop hubs

LEX–DAY is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Allegiant Air lead the route. The flight covers 131 miles in approximately 1h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore LEX Routes DAY Routes LEX Live Flights DAY Live Flights LEX Delays DAY Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LEX–DAY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 100% Oneworld –
G4 Allegiant Air 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: G4 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 LEX to DAY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
117
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Dayton from Lexington

Nearby airports with service to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport.
Metric LEX→DAY CVG→DAY LCK→DAY
Distance from LEX – 70 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 0 – 1
Flight time 1h 17m 9h 33m 0h 23m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Dayton flights · Columbus (LCK) to Dayton flights · Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Dayton flights
Airports within 200 miles of LEX 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 Lexington.
LEX: EDT · DAY: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lexington, it's 6:00 PM in Dayton.
Distance & Flight Time
131 mi / 210 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 17m.
Facts

LEX–DAY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lexington to Dayton route.
Route details
Distance131 mi / 210 km
Flight time1h 17m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: LEX
Full nameBlue Grass Airport
IATA / ICAOLEX / KLEX
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.6M
Elevation979 ft / 298 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 LEX to DAY flights.
Nonstop flights from Blue Grass Airport to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport take approximately 1h 17m. The route covers 131 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Allegiant Air.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TYS, CLE, MKE, IAD, MEM, DAL, LGA, TPA, IAH, SRQ, PBI, PGD, AUS, MIA, FLL, LAS, LGB, VNY, ATL, CVG, DCA, ORD, DEN, PHL, CLT, DFW, SFB and PIE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include CVG, LCK and TYS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 LEX to DAY

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Allegiant Air.

LEX to DAY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LEX to DAY ranges from 1 hours 17 minutes. The route covers a distance of 131 miles (210 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via TYS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG), Columbus (LCK) and Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).