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$229+ Cheap flights from Dayton to Columbia (DAY - CAE)

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DAY — CAE
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Dayton to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dayton (DAY) to Columbia (CAE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$229
(American Airlines)

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Cheapest in

December

Average price

$294
From Dayton to Columbia Metropolitan
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Cheapest flights from Dayton to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dayton to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/15:19 pmDAY - CAE
1 stop4h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/47:08 pmCAE - DAY
1 stop4h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1912:56 pmDAY - CAE
1 stop4h 11mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/227:41 pmCAE - DAY
1 stop4h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/147:23 pmDAY - CAE
1 stop4h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/181:16 pmCAE - DAY
1 stop4h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$283
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/106:15 amDAY - CAE
1 stop4h 11mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/147:30 pmCAE - DAY
1 stop4h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/246:03 amDAY - CAE
2 stops9h 36mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/313:59 pmCAE - DAY
1 stop5h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$288
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/229:00 amDAY - CAE
1 stop4h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/2510:24 amCAE - DAY
1 stop3h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/111:43 amDAY - CAE
2 stops7h 11mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/42:50 pmCAE - DAY
2 stops8h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/39:00 amDAY - CAE
2 stops10h 01mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/53:42 pmCAE - DAY
1 stop4h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/36:37 pmDAY - CAE
1 stop5h 00mDelta
Sun 10/55:40 amCAE - DAY
1 stop4h 42mDelta
Deal found 9/13$339

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dayton to Columbia that are best for you.

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Price

DaytonColumbia

DAY - CAE

DAYCAE

Dayton

Sat 11/1

7:10 am-2:37 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 11/4

7:08 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop4h 29m

$229

DaytonColumbia

DAY - CAE

DAYCAE

Dayton

Wed 12/24

6:03 am-10:05 am

1 stop4h 02m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 12/31

3:59 pm-9:01 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$283

DaytonColumbia

DAY - CAE

DAYCAE

Dayton

Tue 10/14

7:23 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop4h 23m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 10/18

1:16 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop4h 49m

$283

DaytonColumbia

DAY - CAE

DAYCAE

Dayton

Fri 10/10

6:15 am-10:26 am

1 stop4h 11m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 10/14

7:30 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 14m

$284

DaytonColumbia

DAY - CAE

DAYCAE

Dayton

Wed 10/22

9:00 am-1:45 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 10/25

3:42 pm-8:09 pm

1 stop4h 27m

$289

DaytonColumbia

DAY - CAE

DAYCAE

Dayton

Sat 2/21

7:58 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop3h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 2/24

4:10 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop4h 28m

$289

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Deals found on 9/13

Best time to book a flight from Dayton to Columbia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dayton to Columbia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dayton to Columbia?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Dayton to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $389). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DAY to CAE?

Find hourly flight availability from Dayton to Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Dayton to Columbia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 19% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Columbia. Reviews last updated September 15, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Dayton to Columbia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dayton to Columbia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Dayton to Columbia?

    There are many flights that can get you from Dayton to Columbia in 7h 27m. Fly via American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Dayton to Columbia is about 445 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dayton to Columbia round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $228, was found to be the cheapest airline from Dayton to Columbia. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Delta. American Airlines is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dayton to Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dayton to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dayton to Columbia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dayton to Columbia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dayton to Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dayton to Columbia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dayton to Columbia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dayton to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Dayton to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $389). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Dayton to Columbia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Dayton to Columbia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$228Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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