Orlando to Dayton (MCO–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
ATL Atlanta 4h 10m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Dayton flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 24m AAF9G3 → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Dayton flights
IAD Dulles 4h 47m AVAZCM → AVCMOS Dulles (IAD) to Dayton flights
DCA Washington 5h 18m AAB6DL → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Dayton flights
ORD Chicago 5h 20m AAACAS → AAASAY Chicago (ORD) to Dayton flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 33m AAASBA → AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Dayton flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 28m AAAYCX → AAASQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dayton flights
MKE Milwaukee 8h 41m F9WNY4 → AA Milwaukee (MKE) to Dayton flights
DEN Denver 8h 52m ACADAV → UA Denver (DEN) to Dayton flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 13h 5m MX → G4 Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Dayton flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Orlando to Dayton
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

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

Also explore MCO Routes DAY Routes MCO Live Flights DAY Live Flights MCO Delays DAY Delays
All flights from Dayton (DAY) Dayton to Orlando flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to DAY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
TYS ~4h 0m ATL ~4h 10m SFB ~4h 14m CLT ~4h 24m IAD ~4h 47m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
957
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
MCO → DAY
41%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
41%
Arriving
50%
Return
DAY → MCO
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCO delays → DAY delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Dayton from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport.
Metric MCO→DAY SFB→DAY TPA→DAY
Distance from MCO – 24 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – 3 1
Departure OTP 41% – –
Orlando (SFB) to Dayton flights · Tampa (TPA) to Dayton flights · Pinellas Park (PIE) to Dayton flights
Airports within 200 miles of MCO 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 Orlando.
MCO: EDT · DAY: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 6:00 PM in Dayton.
Getting to MCO

SunRail commuter rail connects downtown Orlando to the Sand Lake Road station (not at the airport). A shuttle or ride-hail covers the remaining 4 miles; the full trip takes 50–70 minutes and costs around $8–15 total. Brightline high-speed rail (launched 2023) runs from Miami and Fort Lauderdale to MCO's Terminal C, with one-way fares from $30–80.Ride-hails (Uber/Lyft) from International Drive cost $18–30; from Walt Disney World resort area $25–40. Taxis are metered. Park-and-ride options are limited; most long-term parking is in the airport's own garages ($15–25/day).

Facts

MCO–DAY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Dayton route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MCO
Full nameOrlando International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 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 MCO to DAY flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Washington Dulles.
Yes, return flights from DAY to MCO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFB, TPA and PIE. 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 Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (SFB), Tampa (TPA) and Pinellas Park (PIE).