Seattle to Dayton (SEA–DAY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 8 hubs
DEN Denver 6h 21m 8CAFAS UA Denver (DEN) to Dayton flights
ORD Chicago 6h 23m AAAFAS AAAYNZ Chicago (ORD) to Dayton flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 12m AFAMAS AMDLLA Atlanta (ATL) to Dayton flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 21m AAASAY AAASQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dayton flights
IAD Dulles 7h 28m ASAVCM AVCMOS Dulles (IAD) to Dayton flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 59m AACX AA Charlotte (CLT) to Dayton flights
DCA Washington 8h 13m ASDL AAAS Washington (DCA) to Dayton flights
PHL Philadelphia 9h 25m AAASBA AAASQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Dayton flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Seattle to Dayton
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+3h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to DAY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
650
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SEA → DAY
29%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
29%
Arriving
60%
Return
DAY → SEA
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. SEA delays → DAY delays →

Other ways to reach Dayton from Seattle

Nearby airports with service to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport.
Metric SEA→DAY PAE→DAY
Distance from SEA 32 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 1
Departure OTP 29%
Airports within 200 miles of SEA with service to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Dayton is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
SEA: PDT · DAY: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 9:00 PM in Dayton.
Getting to SEA

Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).

Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.

SEA–DAY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Dayton route.
Route details
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: DAY
IATA / ICAODAY / KDAY
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation1,009 ft / 308 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to DAY flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Chicago O'Hare and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Dayton is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
Nearby alternatives include PAE. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Chicago O'Hare and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Everett (PAE).