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

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Milwaukee to Dayton
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 284 mi 0h 52m nonstop +1h ahead 19 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MKE and DAY, connecting options are available through 19 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to DAY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
STL ~3h 47m MSP ~4h 21m RDU ~4h 34m IAD ~4h 37m DAL ~4h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
305
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
MKE → DAY
25%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
25%
Arriving
67%
Return
DAY → MKE
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
47%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MKE delays → DAY delays →
Alternatives

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 4
Weekly flights 1 133
Flight time 0h 52m 1h 8m
Departure OTP 25% –
Chicago (ORD) to Dayton flights
Airports within 200 miles of MKE 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 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.
Facts

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
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: MKE
Full nameGeneral Mitchell International Airport
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
Destination: DAY
Full nameJames M. Cox Dayton International Airport
IATA / ICAODAY / KDAY
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation1,009 ft / 308 m
FAQ

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.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MKE to DAY.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, MSP, RDU, IAD, DAL, LGA, SRQ, PIE, PBI, IAH, AUS, LAS, ATL, ORD, PHL, DCA, CLT, DEN and DFW. 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.
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 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

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via STL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).