Kansas City to Dayton (MCI–DAY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
ORD Chicago 4h 5m AAACAS → AAASAY Chicago (ORD) to Dayton flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 16m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Dayton flights
DCA Washington 4h 53m AAWN → AA Washington (DCA) to Dayton flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 57m AABAF9 → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Dayton flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 5m AAASAY → AAASG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dayton flights
IAD Dulles 5h 28m AVCMSN → AVCMOS Dulles (IAD) to Dayton flights
DEN Denver 5h 46m ACF9UA → UA Denver (DEN) to Dayton flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 40m AABAEI → AAASQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Dayton flights
PIE Pinellas Park 21h 46m G4 → G4 Pinellas Park (PIE) to Dayton flights
PGD Punta Gorda ~6h 41m G4 → G4 Punta Gorda (PGD) to Dayton flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Kansas City to Dayton
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps MCI Routes DAY Routes MCI Live Flights DAY Live Flights MCI Delays DAY Delays
All flights from Dayton (DAY) Dayton to Kansas City flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MCI to DAY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
ORD ~4h 5m ATL ~4h 16m DCA ~4h 53m CLT ~4h 57m DFW ~5h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
354
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
MCI → DAY
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
Return
DAY → MCI
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCI delays → DAY delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Dayton from Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport.
Metric MCI→DAY COU→DAY OMA→DAY
Distance from MCI – 138 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – – –
Departure OTP 100% – –
Columbia (COU) to Dayton flights · Omaha (OMA) to Dayton flights
Airports within 200 miles of MCI 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 Kansas City.
MCI: CDT · DAY: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 7:00 PM in Dayton.
Facts

MCI–DAY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to Dayton route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MCI
Full nameKansas City International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 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 MCI to DAY flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Ronald Reagan Washington National.
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.
Dayton is 1 hour ahead of Kansas City.
Yes, return flights from DAY to MCI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include COU and OMA. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Columbia (COU) and Omaha (OMA).