Minneapolis to Dayton (MSP–DAY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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573 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 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 9 hubs
ORD Chicago 3h 55m AAACAF → AAAYNZ Chicago (ORD) to Dayton flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 54m AFAMDL → AMDLLA Atlanta (ATL) to Dayton flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 5m AAAFBA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Dayton flights
DCA Washington 5h 6m AADLKE → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Dayton flights
IAD Dulles 5h 6m AFDLKE → AVCMOS Dulles (IAD) to Dayton flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 35m AADLEI → AAASQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Dayton flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 52m AAAFAM → AAASQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dayton flights
DEN Denver 6h 20m ACAFCM → UA Denver (DEN) to Dayton flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 6h 26m DL → G4 Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Dayton flights
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Minneapolis to Dayton
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
573 mi 1h 31m nonstop +1h ahead

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

Also explore MSP Routes DAY Routes MSP Live Flights DAY Live Flights MSP Delays DAY Delays
All flights from Dayton (DAY) Dayton to Minneapolis flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to DAY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
ORD ~3h 55m ATL ~4h 54m CLT ~5h 5m DCA ~5h 6m IAD ~5h 6m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
853
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
MSP → DAY
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
60%
Return
DAY → MSP
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → DAY delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Dayton.
Distance & Flight Time
573 mi / 923 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 31m gate to gate.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

Facts

MSP–DAY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Dayton route.
Route details
Distance573 mi / 923 km
Flight time1h 31m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 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 MSP to DAY flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport take about 1h 31m gate to gate. The route covers 573 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas.
Dayton is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from DAY to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 MSP to DAY

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MSP to DAY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to DAY is about 1 hours 31 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 573 miles (923 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.