Milwaukee to Dayton (MKE–DAY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Milwaukee to Dayton
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
284 mi 0h 52m nonstop +1h ahead 35 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MKE and DAY, connecting options are available through 35 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to DAY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
294
Candidates
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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.

Other ways to reach Dayton from Milwaukee

Nearby airports with service to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport.
Metric MKE→DAY ORD→DAY
Distance from MKE 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 8
Weekly flights 0 258
Flight time 0h 52m 1h 17m
Departure OTP 91%
Airports within 200 miles of MKE with service to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Dayton is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee.
MKE: CDT · DAY: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 7:00 PM in Dayton.
Distance & Flight Time
284 mi / 457 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 52m.

MKE–DAY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to Dayton route.
Route details
Distance284 mi / 457 km
Flight time0h 52m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: MKE
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
Destination: DAY
IATA / ICAODAY / KDAY
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation1,009 ft / 308 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKE to DAY flights.
Nonstop flights from General Mitchell International Airport to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport take approximately 0h 52m. The route covers 284 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LCK, CLE, TYS, PIT, YYZ, STL, FTY, MSP, DAL, CHS, RDU, IAD, MEM, ACY, LGA, GPT, MYR, SRQ, PIE, TPA, IAH, PBI, AUS, FLL, MIA, LAS, VNY, PHL, CVG, ORD, DCA, DEN, ATL, DFW and CLT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dayton is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee.
Nearby alternatives include ORD. 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 MKE to DAY

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MKE to DAY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKE to DAY ranges from 0 hours 52 minutes. The route covers a distance of 284 miles (457 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via LCK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).