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$259+ Cheap flights from Dayton to Columbia (DAY - CAE)

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DAY — CAE
Jun 18 — Jun 251
Thu 6/18
Thu 6/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Dayton to Columbia

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 May 19, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 8/15:50 am
DAY
-
CAE
1 stop6h 16m
American Airlines
Sat 8/86:06 pm
CAE
-
DAY
1 stop6h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/19$290
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 6/193:56 pm
DAY
-
CAE
1 stop5h 28m
Delta
Tue 6/231:47 pm
CAE
-
DAY
1 stop4h 01m
Delta
Deal found 5/17$295
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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.
Thu 6/186:00 am
DAY
-
CAE
1 stop6h 02m
American Airlines
Tue 6/235:22 pm
CAE
-
DAY
1 stop6h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/16$312
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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.
Thu 6/186:00 am
DAY
-
CAE
1 stop6h 02m
American Airlines
Mon 6/226:48 pm
CAE
-
DAY
1 stop4h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/17$321
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 5/305:58 pm
DAY
-
CAE
1 stop5h 08m
American Airlines
Wed 6/32:30 pm
CAE
-
DAY
2 stops6h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/15$324
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 6/194:10 pm
DAY
-
CAE
1 stop6h 39m
American Airlines
Fri 6/266:48 pm
CAE
-
DAY
1 stop4h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/15$353
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 5/196:00 am
DAY
-
CAE
2 stops9h 16m
American Airlines
Sat 5/231:53 pm
CAE
-
DAY
1 stop6h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/16$365
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Thu 8/66:00 am
DAY
-
CAE
1 stop4h 01m
American Airlines
Fri 8/147:42 pm
CAE
-
DAY
1 stop3h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/18$372
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 5/302:20 pm
DAY
-
CAE
1 stop6h 56m
United Airlines
Wed 6/32:51 pm
CAE
-
DAY
1 stop4h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/15$389

Find 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 May 19, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$290
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$259
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$398
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($4 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Dayton to Columbia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dayton to Columbia that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DaytonColumbia

DAY - CAE

DAYCAE

Dayton

Fri 6/19

3:56 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 6/23

1:47 pm-5:48 pm

1 stop4h 01m

$295

DaytonColumbia

DAY - CAE

DAYCAE

Dayton

Fri 6/19

4:10 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 6/26

6:48 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 56m

$353

DaytonColumbia

DAY - CAE

DAYCAE

Dayton

Sat 6/13

6:00 am-12:20 pm

2 stops6h 20m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 6/21

5:22 pm-12:18 am

1 stop6h 56m

$454

DaytonColumbia

DAY - CAE

DAYCAE

Dayton

Wed 6/10

10:23 am-2:16 pm

1 stop3h 53m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 6/12

10:31 am-9:48 am

1 stop23h 17m

$493

DaytonColumbia

DAY - CAE

DAYCAE

Dayton

Sat 5/30

11:39 am-7:09 pm

2 stops7h 30m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 6/3

6:25 am-11:04 am

1 stop4h 39m

$517

DaytonColumbia

DAY - CAE

DAYCAE

Dayton

Tue 6/16

6:00 am-12:02 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 6/19

5:22 pm-12:18 am

1 stop6h 56m

$517

DaytonColumbia

DAY - CAE

DAYCAE

Dayton

Fri 6/19

2:20 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 6/21

6:25 am-11:04 am

1 stop4h 39m

$545

DaytonColumbia

DAY - CAE

DAYCAE

Dayton

Fri 6/19

2:20 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 6/26

7:45 pm-1:47 pm

2 stops18h 02m

$571

DaytonColumbia

DAY - CAE

DAYCAE

Dayton

Mon 6/15

6:33 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 6/21

5:35 am-10:38 am

1 stop5h 03m

$587
Quickest round-trip

DaytonColumbia

DAY - CAE

DAYCAE

Dayton

Tue 7/7

2:53 pm-7:09 pm

1 stop4h 16m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 7/14

10:31 am-2:18 pm

1 stop3h 47m

$599

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Compare providers for flights from Dayton to Columbia

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Dayton to Columbia in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Dayton-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Dayton-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Dayton-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Dayton-Columbia flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Dayton-Columbia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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 May 19, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican 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
7.9
Good
8,452 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.9
Good
8,452 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,452 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,733 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,452 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,645 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,452 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

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 3h 53m. Fly via Delta, American Airlines, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Dayton to Columbia is about 445 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    American Airlines, at $213, was found to be the cheapest airline from Dayton to Columbia.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. American Airlines is currently priced 56% 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Dayton to Columbia

Discover the top 3 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 May 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$213Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$259Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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