Raleigh/Durham to Dayton (RDU–DAY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Raleigh/Durham to Dayton
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 406 mi 1h 26m nonstop 22 1-stop hubs

RDU–DAY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Avelo Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 406 miles in approximately 1h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–DAY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
XP Avelo Airlines 1 – – 50% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: XP (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to DAY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
CHS ~3h 27m STL ~4h 42m LGA ~4h 45m SFB ~5h 9m DAL ~5h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
536
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
RDU → DAY
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
25%
Return
DAY → RDU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
55%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → DAY delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Dayton is 0 hours the same as Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · DAY: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Dayton.
Distance & Flight Time
406 mi / 654 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 26m.
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

Facts

RDU–DAY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Dayton route.
Route details
Distance406 mi / 654 km
Flight time1h 26m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 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 RDU to DAY flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport take approximately 1h 26m. The route covers 406 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Avelo Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from RDU to DAY.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CHS, STL, LGA, SFB, DAL, SRQ, YUL, MSP, PBI, MEM, IAH, AUS, PHL, VNY, LAS, IAD, ATL, CLT, ORD, DCA, DFW and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 RDU to DAY

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) are connected by nonstop service from Avelo Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RDU to DAY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to DAY ranges from 1 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 406 miles (654 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CHS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.