St Louis to Dayton (STL–DAY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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338 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 14 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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: Feb 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ORD Chicago 3h 39m AAACAS → AAASAY Chicago (ORD) to Dayton flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 55m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Dayton flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 32m AABALXJ → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Dayton flights
IAD Dulles 4h 55m AVCMEJA → AVCMOS Dulles (IAD) to Dayton flights
DCA Washington 5h 1m AAWN → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Dayton flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 16m AAASAY → AAASQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dayton flights
DEN Denver 5h 49m ACF9UA → UA Denver (DEN) to Dayton flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 46m AAEIWN → AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Dayton flights
MKE Milwaukee 17h 1m WN → AA Milwaukee (MKE) to Dayton flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 27h WN → G4 Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Dayton flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
St Louis to Dayton
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
338 mi 0h 57m nonstop +1h ahead

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

Also explore STL Routes DAY Routes STL Live Flights DAY Live Flights STL Delays DAY Delays
All flights from Dayton (DAY) Dayton to St Louis flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for STL to DAY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
ORD ~3h 39m ATL ~3h 55m CLT ~4h 32m LEX ~4h 44m IAD ~4h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
503
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
STL → DAY
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
33%
Return
DAY → STL
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. STL delays → DAY delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in St Louis, it's 7:00 PM in Dayton.
Distance & Flight Time
338 mi / 544 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 57m gate to gate.
Facts

STL–DAY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the St Louis to Dayton route.
Route details
Distance338 mi / 544 km
Flight time0h 57m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: STL
Full nameSt. Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 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 STL to DAY flights.
Nonstop flights from St. Louis Lambert International Airport to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport take about 0h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 338 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 St Louis.
Yes, return flights from DAY to STL 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 STL to DAY

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

STL to DAY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from STL to DAY is about 0 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 338 miles (544 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.