Flights
Flights to Dayton
Flying to Dayton for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the 2 airports with scheduled flights near Dayton, how far each is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 367 upcoming events in and around Dayton (counted Nov 10, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Dayton is James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY), 10 miles away. Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is 56 miles away. For Winsupply Theatre At Schuster Performing Arts Center, the nearest is DAY at 9.9 miles.
Airports serving Dayton
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Dayton, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) 10 mi (16 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest to Winsupply Theatre At Schuster Performing Arts Center, Day Air Ballpark, Funny Bone Comedy Club - Dayton, The Loft Theatre - Dayton, EJ Nutter Center, University Of Dayton Arena, Victoria Theatre - Dayton and Arbogast Performing Arts Center. |
| Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) 56 mi (90 km) | Large | None |
Nearest airport to each Dayton venue
The busiest venues in and around Dayton, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Winsupply Theatre At Schuster Performing Arts Center Hotels near Winsupply Theatre At Schuster Performing Arts Center | DAY, 9.9 mi | CVG, 55 mi |
| Day Air Ballpark Hotels near Day Air Ballpark | DAY, 9.8 mi | CVG, 56 mi |
| Funny Bone Comedy Club - Dayton Hotels near Funny Bone Comedy Club - Dayton | DAY, 16 mi | CVG, 54 mi |
| The Loft Theatre - Dayton Hotels near The Loft Theatre - Dayton | DAY, 9.9 mi | CVG, 55 mi |
| EJ Nutter Center Hotels near EJ Nutter Center | DAY, 12 mi | CVG, 60 mi |
| University Of Dayton Arena Hotels near University Of Dayton Arena | DAY, 12 mi | CVG, 54 mi |
| Victoria Theatre - Dayton Hotels near Victoria Theatre - Dayton | DAY, 9.8 mi | CVG, 55 mi |
| Arbogast Performing Arts Center Hotels near Arbogast Performing Arts Center | DAY, 9.3 mi | None |
- Winsupply Theatre At Schuster Performing Arts Center is nearer DAY (9.9 mi) than CVG (55 mi).
- Day Air Ballpark is nearer DAY (9.8 mi) than CVG (56 mi).
- Funny Bone Comedy Club - Dayton is nearer DAY (16 mi) than CVG (54 mi).
Flying in for a Dayton event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 10, 2026): 56 events in and around Dayton; 70% on Fri–Sun; 36 of the 56 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Wild Kratts - Live
Winsupply Theatre At Schuster Performing Arts Center, Dayton, Ohio
From about $69.00View TicketsThe Slackers
Cosmo Joe's Atomic Lounge, Dayton, Ohio
Joe Gatto
Funny Bone Comedy Club - Dayton, Dayton, Ohio
From about $72.00View TicketsJoe Gatto
Funny Bone Comedy Club - Dayton, Dayton, Ohio
From about $117.00View TicketsDayton Flyers vs. Davidson Wildcats
Welcome Stadium, Dayton, Ohio
From about $17.00View TicketsJoe Gatto
Funny Bone Comedy Club - Dayton, Dayton, Ohio
Dayton Flyers vs. Cincinnati Bearcats
University Of Dayton Arena, Dayton, Ohio
From about $74.00View TicketsJoe Gatto
Funny Bone Comedy Club - Dayton, Dayton, Ohio
From about $72.00View Tickets
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Flying in to Dayton: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Winsupply Theatre At Schuster Performing Arts Center it is DAY, 9.9 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- The closest airport is the smaller one. DAY, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is 10 mi from the centre; the nearest large airport we list, CVG, is 56 mi.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Which airport is best for Day Air Ballpark?
The closest airport to Day Air Ballpark is James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 9.8 miles away in a straight line; Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is 56 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
How many events are in Dayton in the next 30 days?
56 in and around Dayton in the 30 days from Nov 10, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 70% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 36 of the 56 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
Which airport is best for Winsupply Theatre At Schuster Performing Arts Center?
The closest airport to Winsupply Theatre At Schuster Performing Arts Center is James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 9.9 miles away in a straight line; Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is 55 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
How many airports serve Dayton?
StubOrder lists 2 airports with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Dayton: James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).
How far is CVG from downtown Dayton?
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is 56 miles (90 km) from downtown Dayton in a straight line. It is the nearest large airport we list; DAY, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is closer at 10 miles. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
What is the closest airport to Dayton?
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Dayton, 10 miles away in a straight line. StubOrder also lists CVG (56 miles).
