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

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573 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
ORD Chicago 3h 57m AAACAF → AAASAY Chicago (ORD) to Dayton flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 48m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Dayton flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 2m AAAFBA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Dayton flights
DCA Washington 5h 13m AADLKE → AA Washington (DCA) to Dayton flights
IAD Dulles 5h 54m AFCMDL → AVCMOS Dulles (IAD) to Dayton flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 57m AAAFAM → AAASG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dayton flights
DEN Denver 6h 5m ACAFCM → UA Denver (DEN) to Dayton flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 15m AADLEI → AAASQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Dayton flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Dayton
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
573 mi 1h 31m nonstop +1h ahead

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps 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
8
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
ORD ~3h 57m ATL ~4h 48m CLT ~5h 2m DCA ~5h 13m IAD ~5h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
792
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
DAY → MSP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
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)0
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.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DAY and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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.