Chicago (ORD) to Dayton (DAY) flights
SkyWest Airlines, GoJet Airlines, Envoy Air fly nonstop from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport, with about 53 flights a week in July 2026. The 240-mile flight takes about 1h 19m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 240 mi · 386 km
- Flight time
- 1h 19m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 78%
Airlines flying ORD to DAY
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 26 | Bombardier CRJ700, Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ550 | 27,492 | 1h 24m |
| GoJet Airlines | 21 | Bombardier CRJ550 | 56,324 | 1h 19m |
| Envoy Air | 6 | Embraer E170, Embraer E175 | 18,260 | 1h 14m |
| PSA AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ900 | 30,697 | 1h 18m |
| Republic AirlineSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 4,860 | 1h 24m |
| United AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A319, Airbus A320-100/200, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 6,402 | 1h 15m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ORD to DAY flight schedule
13 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 6 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:40am and the last at 9:30pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 4551United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 8:40am | 10:58am | 18 | 83% |
| AA 3940American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 9:30am | 11:52am | 27 | 85% |
| UA 4594United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 11:10am | 1:38pm | 31 | 70% |
| UA 5811United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 11:29am | 1:47pm | 10 | 65% |
| AA 5008American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 1:10pm | 3:35pm | 4 | 73% |
| AA 3950American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 2:56pm | 5:16pm | 27 | 54% |
| UA 5785United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 3:00pm | 5:30pm | 18 | 69% |
| UA 5810United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 3:00pm | 5:30pm | 10 | 83% |
| UA 4484United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 5:51pm | 8:22pm | 10 | 57% |
| UA 4806United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:55pm | 8:24pm | 21 | 48% |
| AA 3817American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 8:10pm | 10:36pm | 27 | 54% |
| AA 4972American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 9:03pm | 11:25pm | 4 | 42% |
| UA 4589United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 9:30pm | 11:59pm | 31 | 66% |
Is ORD to DAY on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 67% of 3,200 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (78%), those around 7pm the least (54%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (58%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,897 | 68% | 32 min | 3.7% |
| American Airlines | 1,303 | 66% | 42 min | 4.3% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am to 9am | 268 | 78% | |
| 9am to 10am | 322 | 70% | |
| 10am to 11am | 202 | 73% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 218 | 63% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 185 | 70% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 430 | 68% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 226 | 74% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 296 | 61% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 130 | 61% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 279 | 54% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 121 | 62% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 429 | 68% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 232 | 11,404 | |
| September 2025 | 276 | 13,171 | |
| October 2025 | 277 | 13,866 | |
| November 2025 | 263 | 11,971 | |
| December 2025 | 252 | 11,462 | |
| January 2026 | 220 | 9,785 | |
| February 2026 | 233 | 10,999 | |
| March 2026 | 253 | 11,815 | |
| April 2026 | 300 | 13,202 | |
| May 2026 | 299 | 13,171 | |
| June 2026 | 232 | 11,769 | |
| July 2026 | 236 | 11,420 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.