How delayed is Dayton, OH (DAY)?

Dayton, OH has an on-time rate of 83.0%. The average delay is 13.7 min.

What causes delays at DAY?

The main delay causes at DAY are carrier issues (34.2%), weather (4.9%), NAS/air traffic control (21.0%), and late arriving aircraft (39.9%).

What is the best time to fly from DAY?

The best time to fly from DAY is at 6:00 with a 89.7% on-time rate. Sep is the best month with 87.3% on-time flights.

Dayton, OH

Dayton, OH, OH — DAY

On-Time Rate

83.0%

2019-2025

Avg Delay

13.7 min

when delayed

Cancel Rate

2.1%

flights cancelled

Total Flights

56,140

2019-2025

Best Month

Sep

87.3% on-time

Worst Month

Jul

79.8% on-time

Best Departure Time

6:00

89.7% on-time

12-Month On-Time Trend

Delay Causes

Best Time to Fly (By Hour)

Seasonal Pattern

Airlines at DAY

Airline	Flights	On-Time	Avg Delay
PSA Airlines	25,815	81.7%	N/A
SkyWest Airlines	7,073	81.3%	N/A
Delta Air Lines	6,880	90.5%	N/A
Envoy Air	5,654	81.7%	N/A
Endeavor Air	5,640	89.8%	N/A
Allegiant Air	1,797	69.3%	N/A
Republic Airways	1,742	81.8%	N/A
Mesa Airlines	931	76.2%	N/A
EV	382	69.4%	N/A
United Airlines	226	88.1%	N/A

Most Delayed Routes

Destination	On-Time
DAY → SFBSanford, FL	61.7%
DAY → PGDPunta Gorda, FL	71.1%
DAY → PIESt. Petersburg, FL	73.5%
DAY → IADWashington, DC	74.2%
DAY → ORDChicago, IL	78.0%

Most Punctual Routes

Destination	On-Time
DAY → ATLAtlanta, GA	90.8%
DAY → DTWDetroit, MI	90.3%
DAY → PHLPhiladelphia, PA	85.5%
DAY → MSPMinneapolis, MN	85.4%
DAY → CLTCharlotte, NC	85.1%

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Data source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance dataset. Statistics are based on reported flight data from 2019 through November 2025 and are not real-time. See our data methodology for details.