Flights to Dayton
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Dayton is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), 89 km (55 mi) from the centre, whose 12,001-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY, 16 km), Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK, 76 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport | CVG | 89 km (55 mi) | 12,001 ft | 896 ft |
| James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (regional) | DAY | 16 km (10 mi) | 10,901 ft | 1,009 ft |
| Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (regional) | LUK | 76 km (47 mi) | 6,101 ft | 483 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,001 ft, CVG can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 896 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Dayton
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton to New York City | United States | 871 km (541 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Dayton to Toronto | Canada | 592 km (368 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Dayton to Brooklyn | United States | 875 km (544 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Dayton to Chicago | United States | 373 km (231 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Dayton to Queens | United States | 885 km (550 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Dayton to Montréal | Canada | 1,076 km (669 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Dayton to Philadelphia | United States | 771 km (479 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Dayton to Manhattan | United States | 874 km (543 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Dayton to The Bronx | United States | 883 km (549 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Dayton to Dallas | United States | 1,369 km (851 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Dayton to Ottawa | Canada | 936 km (582 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Dayton to Jacksonville | United States | 1,073 km (667 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Dayton to Fort Worth | United States | 1,411 km (877 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Dayton to Charlotte | United States | 584 km (363 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Dayton to Indianapolis | United States | 168 km (104 mi) | about 58 min |
| Dayton to Mississauga | Canada | 567 km (353 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Dayton to Washington | United States | 623 km (387 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Dayton to Nashville | United States | 460 km (286 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Dayton to Oklahoma City | United States | 1,265 km (786 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Dayton to Brampton | Canada | 570 km (354 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Dayton to Boston | United States | 1,137 km (707 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Dayton to Detroit | United States | 302 km (187 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Dayton to Shanghai | China | 11,690 km (7,264 mi) | about 15 h 44 min |
| Dayton to Chongqing | China | 12,227 km (7,598 mi) | about 16 h 26 min |
| Dayton to Chengdu | China | 12,138 km (7,542 mi) | about 16 h 19 min |
| Dayton to Beijing | China | 10,913 km (6,781 mi) | about 14 h 44 min |
| Dayton to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,778 km (5,455 mi) | about 12 h |
| Dayton to Tianjin | China | 10,977 km (6,821 mi) | about 14 h 49 min |
| Dayton to Wuhan | China | 11,964 km (7,434 mi) | about 16 h 5 min |
| Dayton to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,782 km (7,321 mi) | about 15 h 51 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Dayton?
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is the closest large airport at 89 km (55 mi). The others, DAY, LUK, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is CVG from Dayton city centre?
89 km (55 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Dayton on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.