Chicago to Dayton (MDW–DAY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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226 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 14 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 23m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Dayton flights
MKE Milwaukee 4h 31m WN → AA Milwaukee (MKE) to Dayton flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 48m WN → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Dayton flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 11m EJAWN → AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Dayton flights
DCA Washington 5h 19m WN → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Dayton flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 25m F9Y4 → AAASQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dayton flights
DEN Denver 7h 10m UAWN → UA Denver (DEN) to Dayton flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 11h 23m WN → G4 Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Dayton flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville ~3h 42m G4LXJ → Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Dayton flights
MEM Memphis ~4h 27m WN → Memphis (MEM) to Dayton flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Dayton
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
226 mi 0h 39m nonstop +1h ahead

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

Also explore MDW Routes DAY Routes MDW Live Flights DAY Live Flights MDW Delays DAY Delays
All flights from Dayton (DAY) Dayton to Chicago flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to DAY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
TYS ~3h 42m ATL ~4h 23m MEM ~4h 27m MKE ~4h 31m CLT ~4h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
681
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
MDW → DAY
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
89%
Return
DAY → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → DAY delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Dayton from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport.
Metric MDW→DAY ORD→DAY MKE→DAY
Distance from MDW – 15 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines – 8 2
Weekly flights ~1 196 1
Flight time 0h 39m 1h 1h 11m
Departure OTP 58% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Dayton flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Dayton flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW 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 Chicago.
MDW: CDT · DAY: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Dayton.
Distance & Flight Time
226 mi / 364 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 39m gate to gate.
Facts

MDW–DAY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Dayton route.
Route details
Distance226 mi / 364 km
Flight time0h 39m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 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 MDW to DAY flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport take about 0h 39m gate to gate. The route covers 226 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, General Mitchell and Charlotte Douglas.
Dayton is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from DAY to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD and MKE. 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 MDW to DAY

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MDW to DAY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to DAY is about 0 hours 39 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 226 miles (364 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, General Mitchell and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Milwaukee (MKE).