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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Dayton Starting at $229

Discover our range of affordable one-way and round-trip flights from Des Moines to Dayton and kick-start your next adventure today!

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      • DSM11:29
        4h 27m
        1 stop
        DAY16:56
        Tue, Mar 4|Des Moines - Dayton|United Airlines
        $229$484
        53% OFF
        53% OFF
        $484$229

        Choose United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Dayton. The one-way connecting flight with United Airlines departs from Des Moines International Airport on Tue, Mar 4, arriving at James M. Cox International Airport. One-way Prices start from $229 including taxes and charges.

      • DSM11:29
        4h 27m
        1 stop
        DAY16:56
        Thu, Feb 27|Des Moines - Dayton|United Airlines
        $235$484
        51% OFF
        51% OFF
        $484$235

        Choose United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Dayton. The one-way connecting flight with United Airlines departs from Des Moines International Airport on Thu, Feb 27, arriving at James M. Cox International Airport. One-way Prices start from $235 including taxes and charges.

      • DSM13:47
        7h 32m
        1 stop
        DAY22:19
        Thu, Feb 13|Des Moines - Dayton|United Airlines
        $237$484
        51% OFF
        51% OFF
        $484$237

        Choose United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Dayton. The one-way connecting flight with United Airlines departs from Des Moines International Airport on Thu, Feb 13, arriving at James M. Cox International Airport. One-way Prices start from $237 including taxes and charges.

      • DSM05:34
        7h 50m
        1 stop
        DAY14:24
        Thu, Feb 13|Des Moines - Dayton|Delta Air Lines
        $294
        $294

        Choose Delta Air Lines flights from Des Moines to Dayton. The one-way connecting flight with Delta Air Lines departs from Des Moines International Airport on Thu, Feb 13, arriving at James M. Cox International Airport. One-way Prices start from $294 including taxes and charges.

      • DSM12:15
        4h 11m
        1 stop
        DAY17:26
        Fri, Feb 14|Des Moines - Dayton|American Airlines
        $296
        $296

        Choose American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Dayton. The one-way connecting flight with American Airlines departs from Des Moines International Airport on Fri, Feb 14, arriving at James M. Cox International Airport. One-way Prices start from $296 including taxes and charges.

      • DSM11:29
        4h 27m
        1 stop
        DAY16:56
        Fri, Feb 14|Des Moines - Dayton|United Airlines
        $301
        $301

        Choose United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Dayton. The one-way connecting flight with United Airlines departs from Des Moines International Airport on Fri, Feb 14, arriving at James M. Cox International Airport. One-way Prices start from $301 including taxes and charges.

      • DSM05:50
        16h 32m
        1 stop
        DAY23:22
        Tue, Mar 4|Des Moines - Dayton|American Airlines
        $366
        $366

        Choose American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Dayton. The one-way connecting flight with American Airlines departs from Des Moines International Airport on Tue, Mar 4, arriving at James M. Cox International Airport. One-way Prices start from $366 including taxes and charges.

      • DSM05:34
        7h 50m
        1 stop
        DAY14:24
        Fri, Feb 14|Des Moines - Dayton|Delta Air Lines
        $395
        $395

        Choose Delta Air Lines flights from Des Moines to Dayton. The one-way connecting flight with Delta Air Lines departs from Des Moines International Airport on Fri, Feb 14, arriving at James M. Cox International Airport. One-way Prices start from $395 including taxes and charges.

      • DSM07:15
        14h 4m
        1 stop
        DAY22:19
        Thu, Feb 27|Des Moines - Dayton|Southwest Airlines
        $402
        $402

        Choose Southwest Airlines flights from Des Moines to Dayton. The one-way connecting flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Des Moines International Airport on Thu, Feb 27, arriving at James M. Cox International Airport. One-way Prices start from $402 including taxes and charges.

      • DSM01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        DAY02:00 pm
        Thu, Feb 20|Des Moines - Dayton|United Airlines
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Des Moines to Dayton flight time & flight schedules

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  1. DL447

    Delta Air Lines

    05:33

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    08:54

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  2. DL750

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    12:55

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    14:24

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  3. DL5414

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    06:20

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    09:07

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  4. DL2856

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    10:30

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    12:34

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    12:55

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    1.5h

    14:24

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  6. AA2854

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    06:30

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    09:50

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  7. AA5227

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    11:00

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    08:00

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    10:50

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    13:07

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    11:29

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    15:00

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    17:21

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    American Airlines

    12:15

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    13:48

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    American Airlines

    15:16

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    17:24

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    14:07

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  15. AA5174

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    20:19

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  17. AA5075

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    18:05

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    19:34

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  18. AA6039

    American Airlines

    17:26

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  19. AA6110

    American Airlines

    20:20

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    1.5h

    22:51

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  20. UA3433

    United Airlines

    18:45

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    20:21

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  21. UA5799

    United Airlines

    21:06

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    23:22

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When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Dayton?

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Des Moines (DSM) to Dayton (DAY) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Des Moines to Dayton based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Dayton (DAY) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $368.

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Dayton?

    • The distance from James M. Cox International Airport to downtown is about 16 km, by taxi about 30 minutes.

  • How many airports are there in Dayton (DAY)?

    There are 1 airport(s) near Dayton (DAY): James M. Cox International Airport.

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Flight Info | Des Moines to Dayton

Cheapest direct flight price$228
Off-season for travelJanuary
Peak season for travelDecember
Flight distance823.17 km
Popular airlineDelta Air Lines

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