San Jose to Dayton (SJC–DAY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SJC Airport Page →
2,028 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
DEN Denver 6h 21m ACCMEJA → UA Denver (DEN) to Dayton flights
ORD Chicago 6h 37m EJAUA → AAASAY Chicago (ORD) to Dayton flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 19m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Dayton flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 29m AAASAY → AAASG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dayton flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Jose to Dayton
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2,028 mi 3h 58m nonstop +3h ahead

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps SJC Routes DAY Routes SJC Live Flights DAY Live Flights SJC Delays DAY Delays
All flights from Dayton (DAY) Dayton to San Jose flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to DAY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
DEN ~6h 21m ORD ~6h 37m ATL ~7h 19m DFW ~8h 29m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
181
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
SJC → DAY
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
60%
Return
DAY → SJC
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays → DAY delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Dayton from San Jose

Nearby airports with service to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport.
Metric SJC→DAY OAK→DAY
Distance from SJC – 29 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 3h 58m 3h 56m
Departure OTP 100% –
Oakland (OAK) to Dayton flights
Airports within 200 miles of SJC with service to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 9:00 PM in Dayton.
Distance & Flight Time
2,028 mi / 3,263 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 58m gate to gate.
Facts

SJC–DAY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Dayton route.
Route details
Distance2,028 mi / 3,263 km
Flight time3h 58m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 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 SJC to DAY flights.
Nonstop flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport take about 3h 58m gate to gate. The route covers 2,028 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Chicago O'Hare and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
Yes, return flights from DAY to SJC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK. 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 SJC to DAY

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SJC to DAY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJC to DAY is about 3 hours 58 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,028 miles (3,263 km).

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 Oakland (OAK).